This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X340SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X340SCA 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 MAL40X340SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X340SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 340mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X340SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X340SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. As the largest bore in the legacy series, it delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC ended this line, making the MBL40X340SCA the exact drop-in successor—matching the 40mm bore, 340mm stroke, force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M sensors paired with this MAL -S magnet are obsolete; the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch families. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, lacking the adjustable air cushion available on the MBLC upgrade.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X340SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X340SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X340SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 340 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 MBL40X340SCA 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 MBL40X340SCA 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). |
| ×340 | 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.
Provides 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities, utilizing the 340mm stroke to clear the lower platen entirely before the robot extracts the part.
Swings a diverter arm on a packaging line conveyor using the CA pivot back cover, allowing the 16mm rod to safely accommodate arcing loads while routing cardboard cartons.
Raises a lightweight pneumatic lift gate on a compact assembly pallet, using the full 340mm travel to elevate workpieces to the operator's ergonomic height before processing.
To replace the MAL40X340SCA, order the MBL40X340SCA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 340mm stroke, PT tapered thread, and CA pivot back cover are retained. Because this unit has the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors: the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL, so select CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed switches. As the largest standard bore in this mini series, there is no larger neighbor; if you need less force, step down to the 32mm bore which provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa.
At 340mm, this stroke exceeds 300mm, making the 16mm carbon-steel rod vulnerable to bending under side loads. Use the CA pivot mounting to accommodate arcing motion, or add an external guide rail to prevent rod damage. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the load; if power drops, the rod will drift unless you add an external pilot-operated check valve. If your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the MBLC variant which offers an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X340SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X340SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 340mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You will need to update your sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M models.
The 40mm bore double-acting cylinder delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a G1/4 port, a 16mm carbon-steel rod, M12x1.25 thread, operates between 0.1-1.0 MPa, and has a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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