This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X325CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X325CA 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 MAL40X325CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X325CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 325mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X325CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X325CA is a discontinued double-acting mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 325mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X325CA, matching the original bore, stroke, force, port, and CA mounting. The MBL upgrades the body construction from threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, swinging on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, which is critical for a 325mm stroke that amplifies rod side-load stress. It lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL successor with an S code would use modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M types. Both the original and replacement rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, not an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X325CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X325CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X325CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 325 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 MBL40X325CA 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 MBL40X325CA 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). |
| ×325 | 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.
Swings via the CA pivot to push 40kg pallets off a routing line, using the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to overcome side friction over the 325mm travel.
Actuates a heavy sliding machine tool door, where the 528N pull at 0.5MPa safely retracts the mechanism and the fixed rubber bumper softens the slam at end of stroke.
Folds heavy cardboard flaps on a packaging conveyor, relying on the 880N push at 0.7MPa to tuck thick material cleanly within the 325mm extension.
To replace the MAL40X325CA, order the MBL40X325CA, confirming the PT thread, CA pivot cover, and 325mm stroke. If you need to adjust the bore, stepping down to the 32mm neighbor yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest MAL/MBL mini round size. For a 325mm stroke, the small 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so the CA pivot is essential to prevent rod bending. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding. If you need an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC series.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X325CA, offering the same 40mm bore, 325mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and, if ordered with an S magnet, uses modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if you need adjustable cushioning, step up to the MBLC series.
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