This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X280CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X280CA 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 MAL40X280CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X280CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 280mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X280CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X280CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 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 corrosion. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X280CA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. It lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but it is not a lock; the rod drifts if air is lost. The modern MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X280CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X280CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X280CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 280 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 MBL40X280CA 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 MBL40X280CA 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). |
| ×280 | 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.
Diverts 15 kg pallets on a packaging line using 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the 280 mm stroke to clear the main conveyor lane.
Slides a heavy machine tool door open and closed, where the CA pivot clevis absorbs the slight arcing motion of the hinge mechanism.
Ejects filled cardboard cartons from a filling station, utilizing the fixed rubber bumper to soften the full extension impact at high cycle rates.
To replace the MAL40X280CA, order the MBL40X280CA. Verify your setup uses the default PT tapered port thread and the CA pivot clevis. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, no sensor can be installed; if you need position detection, the MBL equivalent requires adding S and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. If you need an adjustable air cushion rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to bore 32 drops the push force to 402 N at 0.5 MPa, while no larger bore exists in this mini series. With a 280 mm stroke, the small 16 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending, or rely on the CA pivot to absorb angular misalignment. A plain cylinder does not hold loads without air—use a pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X280CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X280CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 280 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
The bore 40 cylinder uses a G1/4 port and a 16 mm rod. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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