This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X25-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X25-U 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 MAL40X25-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X25-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 25mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X25-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X25-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering a robust 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it utilizes a Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. Because this legacy unit is end-of-life, AirTAC mandates the MBL40X25-U as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the original 40 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
This specific SKU features a U flat-end rear cover for rigid, non-pivoting mounting and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust ratings. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X25-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X25-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X25-U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 MBL40X25-U 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 MBL40X25-U 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). |
| ×25 | 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.
Folds heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on a packaging line, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome stiff material resistance within a 25 mm stroke.
Pops small injection-molded plastic parts from the tool cavity, relying on the 16 mm hard-chrome plated rod to withstand repetitive striking forces without scuffing.
Halts incoming product cases on a packaging conveyor using the rigid U flat-end back cover to absorb sudden inertial impacts without flexing the mount.
To replace the MAL40X25-U, order the MBL40X25-U and verify your setup uses the default PT tapered port thread alongside the rigid U flat-end back cover. If your machine requires position feedback, note that this specific legacy SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot accept a sensor; the modern MBL equivalent would need the -S option to utilize current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are retired.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 402 N, while no larger mini round body exists in this family. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads. If your application demands adjustable end-cushioning rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, specify the current-line MBLC series instead.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X25-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X25-U, which matches the 40 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The only structural change is the newer 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 reaches 880 N, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor.
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