This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X325SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X325SCA 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 MAL40X325SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X325SCA 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 MBL40X325SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X325SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 325mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X325SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 325mm stroke where side-load stress is high. The older body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X325SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X325SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X325SCA |
| 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 MBL40X325SCA 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 MBL40X325SCA 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 a CA pivot bracket to maintain yarn tension on a weaving loom, using the 628N push force to keep the take-up arm steady across the 325mm stroke.
Actuates a hinged folding blade on a carton erector, where the 325mm reach clears the conveyor and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repeated impact of cardboard folding.
Pushes corrugated cases onto a secondary packing lane, using the 528N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the diverter arm quickly out of the main product flow.
To replace the MAL40X325SCA, order the MBL40X325SCA and verify your PT port thread, CA pivot back cover, and -S magnet requirement. Because the -S magnet is present, you must swap your existing CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches to fit the MBL body. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while no larger mini round bore exists in this family. At 325mm of stroke, the 16mm rod is vulnerable to bending under side-loads; rely on the CA pivot to absorb angular misalignment or add an external guide rail. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod—if air is lost, the load drifts, requiring an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding. If end-cushioning is inadequate, step up to the MBLC40 model which offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL lacked.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X325SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 325mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent, but note that the -S magnet requires upgrading from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880N push; and the maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if you need adjustable end-cushioning, you must use the MBLC40 replacement.
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