This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X210U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X210U in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
The AirTAC AirTAC MAL40X210U (Discontinued) → MBL40X210U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 210mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X210U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X210U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces requiring substantial push force. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 628 N of thrust and 528 N of pull force, driven by a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series has ended production, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X210U, matching the 40 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
Buyers should note two structural differences in the upgrade path. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced assembly integrity. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept any position sensor; if electronic detection is needed, an MBL equivalent with an S suffix must be ordered, which shifts the compatible switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families. The original MAL relies solely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, whereas the current line offers an adjustable air cushion via the MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X210U (Discontinued) → MBL40X210U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X210U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 210 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The MBL40X210U carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
The MBL40X210U produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×210 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Provides 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to actuate heavy redirecting gates on 40 mm conveyor lines, utilizing the 210 mm stroke to clear the pallet path completely.
Retracts heavy-duty toggle clamps on machining centers, using the 528 N pull force to release forged aluminum parts securely after a high-speed milling cycle.
Drives mechanical folder arms on automated packaging machines, where the compact 40 mm body fits tight side frames while pushing carton flaps at up to 800 mm/s.
To replace the MAL40X210U, order the MBL40X210U, ensuring you retain the PT tapered port thread and the rigid U flat-end back cover for direct mounting. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL40X210US model, as this base unit has no magnet and cannot support a sensor. If your load demands less force, step down to a 32 mm bore (delivering 402 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more power, the 40 mm is the largest available in this mini round family, so exceeding 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa requires moving to a larger ISO profile cylinder. Because the 210 mm stroke is substantial for a 16 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, so a pilot-operated check valve is required to hold loads vertically if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X210U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X210U, which shares the identical 40 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main difference is the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the S magnet designation, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires using the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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