This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X270CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X270CA 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 MAL40X270CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X270CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 270mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X270CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X270CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating to resist wear. Because this 270 mm stroke exceeds standard boundaries, it was produced as a special-order item. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X270CA, which matches the G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot back cover perfectly.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable cushion, and it cannot hold a load if air pressure drops. A key upgrade detail is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for greater structural integrity. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support any position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X270CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X270CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X270CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 270 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 MBL40X270CA 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 MBL40X270CA 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). |
| ×270 | 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.
Pushes 270 mm to knock 40 kg pallets onto a side lane, utilizing 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa to overcome carton friction.
Swings the heavy safety door open via the CA pivot bracket, absorbing arcing momentum without snapping the 16 mm rod.
Extends across the packaging line to tuck large cardboard flaps, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 270 mm stroke end.
To replace the MAL40X270CA, order the MBL40X270CA, ensuring you keep the CA pivot back cover to maintain your clevis mounting for arcing loads. Confirm the PT tapered port thread matches your fittings, and note that because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor. If you need position detection, the MBL family requires adding the -S option and upgrading to modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If you require an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32 mm bore neighbor drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 402 N, while stepping up is not an option as 40 mm is the largest mini round bore available. Because the 270 mm stroke creates a long lever arm on the 16 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear. Remember that neither the MAL nor the MBL will hold a load unpowered—install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if gravity or drift is a concern.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X270CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X270CA, which shares the same 40 mm bore, 270 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot back cover. The main upgrade is that the 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 is 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors; you would need an -S variant for detection.
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