This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X225-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X225-S-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-S-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X225-S-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-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X225-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa (880 N at 0.7 MPa) through a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X225-S-CA, matching the 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal structural integrity.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot clevis back cover. Because of the -S magnet, the original cylinder pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; if you migrate to the MBL replacement, you must update to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, working alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to reduce wear over its 30-800 mm/s speed range.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X225-S-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X225-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X225-S-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-S-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-S-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.
Uses the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to knock stamped metal parts out of a die, relying on the CA pivot to self-align during the rapid 225 mm extraction stroke.
Swings a sorting guide to redirect heavy packaging on a conveyor belt, where the 880 N thrust at 0.7 MPa easily overcomes carton friction and the CA clevis accommodates the sweeping arc.
Raises a 225 mm loading flap on a packaging machine, depending on the 128 kgf maximum theoretical force to elevate small tote boxes while the fixed rubber bumper prevents hard mechanical slams.
To replace this MAL40X225-S-CA, order the MBL40X225-S-CA. It is a true drop-in fit: confirm the 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, PT thread form, G1/4 port, and the CA pivot back cover. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, step up to the MBLC series on the current line. Remember that a plain bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod; if you need to hold a vertical load during an air-loss event, install an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock.
At 225 mm of stroke, the 16 mm rod is susceptible to bending under off-center loads. The CA clevis back cover on this SKU allows the body to swing on a pin, naturally absorbing arcing motion and reducing side-load friction. If you need to step down in force, the 32 mm neighbor provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more thrust, note that 40 mm is the largest bore in this mini round family, so you would need to transition to a larger ISO profile cylinder.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X225-S-CA. It matches the 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main differences are that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
Based on the official datasheet, the 40 mm bore provides a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf when operated at the 1.0 MPa pressure limit.
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