This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X220CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X220CA 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 MAL40X220CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X220CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 220mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X220CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X220CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa through a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating, it was built for compact actuation. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X220CA, matching the 40 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mount. The legacy MAL utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; the equivalent MBL also requires an S suffix to use modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The MAL40X220CA relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, not an adjustable cushion. If precise deceleration is required, the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion that the MAL never had.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X220CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X220CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X220CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MBL40X220CA 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 MBL40X220CA 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). |
| ×220 | 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.
Actuates a pivoting diverter arm on a packaging conveyor. The 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily shifts cartons, while the CA pivot back cover absorbs the arcing motion without binding.
Drives the oscillating takedown mechanism on a textile loom. The 220 mm stroke provides the reach needed for fabric folding, and the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide handles the rapid cycling.
Pushes empty pallets into a staging zone. The 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa handles the weight, and the fixed rubber bumper prevents harsh metal-on-metal slamming at the end of the stroke.
To replace the MAL40X220CA, order the MBL40X220CA. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, PT port, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads. Because this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot support sensors; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL40X220SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not possible within this mini series (50/63 mm bores belong to ISO 15552 profile cylinders). At 220 mm stroke, the 16 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or rely on the CA pivot to absorb misalignment. If end-of-stroke impact is too loud, the MBLC variant provides an adjustable air cushion.
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Yes, the MAL40X220CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X220CA, offering the same 40 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The MAL40X220CA delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement requires an S suffix to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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