This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X250-CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X250-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X250-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 250mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL40X250-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X250-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa over a 250 mm stroke. The direct replacement is the MBL40X250-CA, matching the 40 mm bore, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly. The legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally rigid but faster-to-assemble construction.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to articulate smoothly on a pin, absorbing arcing loads throughout the 250 mm travel. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod is protected by a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear in demanding environments.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X250-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X250-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X250-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MBL40X250-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 MBL40X250-CA produces the same force from the same bore. 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). |
| ×250 | 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.
Swings a heavy diverter arm along a packaging line, utilizing the 628 N push force to reliably reroute 15 kg product boxes at 250 mm of travel.
Pushes raw steel stock into the collet chuck, where the CA pivot clevis accommodates minor misalignment during the 250 mm feeding cycle.
Raises a tote of machined components from a lower conveyor tier, depending on the cylinder's 880 N push at 0.7 MPa to elevate the load smoothly.
To replace the MAL40X250-CA, order the MBL40X250-CA. It is a direct swap: verify your 40 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the CA clevis pivot mount. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion to soften end-of-stroke impacts, step up to the MBLC40X250-CA on the current line, as the legacy MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops; the rod will drift, so add an external pilot-operated check valve if you need fail-safe position holding.
For sizing flexibility, step down to the 32 mm bore if you need less force (it provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa), or step up if you need more. At 250 mm of stroke, the 16 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; utilize the CA pivot to self-align the load or install an external guide rail to prevent side-load damage.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X250-CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X250-CA, offering the same 40 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mount. If you previously used a -S magnet version for sensors, note the MBL switches to the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 628 N and pulls 528 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and it cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost without an external rod lock.
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The MBL40X250-CA replaces this model 1:1.
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