This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X30UFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X30UFA 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 MAL40X30UFA (Discontinued) → MBL40X30UFA 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 MBL40X30UFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X30UFA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 30mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, peaking at 880N push at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X30UFA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and FA flange. This legacy model uses a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting and a PT tapered port thread.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept position sensors. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, but neither acts as a load-holding lock; the rod drifts when air pressure is lost.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X30UFA (Discontinued) → MBL40X30UFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X30UFA |
| 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 MBL40X30UFA 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 MBL40X30UFA 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.
Drives short 30mm ejection strokes on compact injection molds, using the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to break small plastic parts loose from the cavity.
Powers a rigid diverting gate on a packaging conveyor, where the U flat-end cover and FA flange hold the 880N thrust firmly to push heavy glass bottles sideways.
Presses carton flaps during case sealing, utilizing the 528N pull force at 0.5MPa to retract the mechanism quickly within the 30mm stroke limit.
To replace the MAL40X30UFA, order the MBL40X30UFA. Confirm your FA flange and U flat-end back cover requirements, as the MBL matches these exactly. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, note that 40mm is the largest mini round size available. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot use CS1-M or DS1-M sensors; if position detection is needed, upgrade to an MBL with an -S magnet and use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If your application requires adjustable cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold a load safely without an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X30UFA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X30UFA, which matches the 40mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/4 port, FA flange, and U flat-end cover. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
The MAL40X30UFA delivers a push force of 628N and a pull force of 528N at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper and has no magnet for position sensing.
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