This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X280CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X280CM 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 MAL40X280CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X280CM 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 MBL40X280CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X280CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 280mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X280CM, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. You can order the MBL equivalent directly without modifying your machine.
This legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the current MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X280CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X280CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X280CM |
| 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 MBL40X280CM 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 MBL40X280CM 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.
Pushes corrugated shipping cartons weighing up to 60kg across a packaging line, utilizing the 628N push force to overcome sliding friction without stalling.
Secures heavy aluminum castings inside a machining center, using the 280mm stroke to reach across a wide fixture bed and lock the part for milling.
Actuates a pivoting push-off arm to transfer stacked components onto a discharge pallet, where the CM round-end accommodates the slight arc of the mechanism.
To replace the MAL40X280CM, order the MBL40X280CM. Verify your 40mm bore, 280mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The default port thread is PT. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC40 equivalent on the current line. If your application requires position detection, note that this non-magnet SKU cannot support a sensor; you would need to specify an -S model, which changes the switch family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the MBL.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32mm bore (delivering 402N push at 0.5MPa), and there is no larger standard bore in this mini round family. Because the stroke is 280mm, the 16mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use an external guide rail or ensure the CM round-end pivot is free to articulate to prevent rod damage. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops, so install a pilot-operated check valve if drifting poses a hazard.
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Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X280CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X280CM. It offers the same 40mm bore, 280mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but the performance ratings remain identical.
The 40mm bore generates a push force of 628N and a pull force of 528N at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 880N. The theoretical maximum force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot be used with CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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