This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X260CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X260CA 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 MAL40X260CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X260CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 260mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X260CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X260CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 260mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/4 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X260CA, matching the force, port, and CA pivot mounting. This legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The 16mm carbon-steel rod has 20um hard chrome plating, and the piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The MAL's fixed rubber bumper cannot lock the rod; it only softens the end-of-stroke impact. If an adjustable air cushion is needed, the current MBLC line offers that feature, which the MAL never had.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X260CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X260CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X260CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 260 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 MBL40X260CA 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 MBL40X260CA 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). |
| ×260 | 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 628N push force at 0.5MPa to divert heavy wooden pallets along a 90-degree arc, relying on the CA pivot to absorb lateral shaft stress.
Drives a mechanical folding arm on a packaging line, where the 260mm stroke provides the reach to clear large corrugated boxes before taping.
Pushes small metal blanks out of a die bed using 880N at 0.7MPa, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the rapid end-of-stroke impact.
To replace the MAL40X260CA, order the MBL40X260CA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 260mm stroke, G1/4 port, and default PT thread. The CA back cover is a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL40X260SCA and note that the sensor family changes from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
For sizing, the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. If you need less force, the 32mm neighbor provides 402N push. If you need more force, you must step outside the mini round series, as 40mm is the largest available. At 260mm stroke, the 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so add a pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X260CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X260CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 260mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull. At 0.7MPa push is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed, order an MBL40X260SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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