This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X320SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X320SCA 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 MAL40X320SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X320SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 320mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X320SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X320SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 320mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, peaking at 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X320SCA, matching the force, G1/4 port, and mounting exactly. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for identical ratings.
This SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, and a built-in magnet (-S). Because the stroke is 320mm, the 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating is susceptible to bending under side loads; the CA clevis helps absorb angular stress. Note that the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL40X320SCA replacement requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X320SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X320SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X320SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 320 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 MBL40X320SCA 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 MBL40X320SCA 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). |
| ×320 | 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 raw bar stock through a spindle with 628N at 0.5MPa, using the 320mm stroke to index material precisely.
Leverages the CA pivot back cover to swing a diverter gate smoothly along a packaging line without binding.
Uses the full 320mm extension to shove heavy cardboard cartons off a roller accumulation queue at 880N push at 0.7MPa.
To replace the MAL40X320SCA, order the MBL40X320SCA. Verify your setup retains the CA pivot back cover for arcing movement, the PT tapered port thread, and the G1/4 air supply. If you need to step down force, the 32mm bore neighbor offers 402N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, be aware 40mm is the largest in this mini series, so stepping up requires an ISO 15552 profile cylinder.
Because this is a 320mm stroke, the small 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance; you must use an external guide or rely on the CA clevis to prevent rod bending. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke impact is an issue, upgrade to the MBLC40X320SCA which offers adjustable air cushioning. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X320SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X320SCA, which shares the same 40mm bore, 320mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/4 port, and 128kgf max force. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
The 40mm bore provides a push force of 628N and a pull force of 528N at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The cylinder uses a G1/4 port, a 16mm rod, and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread.
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