This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X30CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X30CA 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 MAL40X30CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X30CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X30CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X30CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 30mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X30CA, a drop-in alternative that retains the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting for seamless integration.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, though the modern MBLC variant adds air cushioning if end-of-stroke deceleration is required.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X30CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X30CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X30CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBL40X30CA 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 MBL40X30CA 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). |
| ×30 | 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 knock small stamped metal parts out of a die, relying on the short 30mm stroke for rapid cycling.
Swings on the CA pivot clevis to push lightweight packaging pallets off a main conveyor belt, absorbing arcing side loads during the transfer.
Employs the 528N pull force to retract a folding arm on a packaging line, tucking corrugated carton flaps before tape application.
To replace this MAL40X30CA, order the MBL40X30CA. Verify your 40mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you ever need position detection, upgrading to an MBL family model with an S code will require the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M. If sizing up or down, the 32mm neighbor bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping beyond 40mm requires leaving the mini round family entirely. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads. If your application needs end-of-stroke damping, specify the MBLC for its adjustable air cushion.
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Yes, the MAL40X30CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X30CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 30mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The new MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but the performance ratings are identical.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull, increasing to 880N push at 0.7MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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