This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X225-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X225-CA 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 MAL40X225-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X225-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 225mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X225-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X225-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact setups needing substantial thrust, delivering 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa. It features a 40 mm bore, a 225 mm stroke, a G1/4 port, and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X225-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface. The original MAL utilizes threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction. Furthermore, this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor out of the box.
Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal designed to retain grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The 16 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist scuffing. Because the MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion, cycle times must account for this hard stop. If your application requires shock tuning, stepping up to the current-line MBLC variant provides that adjustability.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X225-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X225-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X225-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MBL40X225-CA 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 MBL40X225-CA 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). |
| ×225 | 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.
Drives a swinging diverter mechanism on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to redirect heavy cardboard cartons while the CA pivot absorbs lateral arc stress.
Actuates a pivoting vise clamp on a machining cell, applying 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa to secure aluminum housings during milling without overwhelming the machine's tight envelope.
Closes filled corrugated boxes on a packaging line, using the 225 mm stroke to fold flaps and the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the final snap without crushing the board.
To replace the MAL40X225-CA, order the MBL40X225-CA and verify your CA pivot pin and G1/4 pneumatic fittings. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, specify an MBL40X225S-CA and plan to upgrade from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If you need to step down to a smaller bore, the 32 mm option yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you require more force, note that 40 mm is the largest standard bore in this mini series, so exceeding 628 N requires migrating to a different ISO profile cylinder family. At 225 mm, this stroke is safely under the 300 mm threshold, but the 16 mm rod still has low side-load tolerance, so keep the load guided or let the CA clevis absorb any arcing motion. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod will drift, so use an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X225-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X225-CA, which shares the identical 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent to maintain the same performance.
At 0.5 MPa, the 40 mm bore delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy MAL -S versions used CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the current MBL -S replacements use CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
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