This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X350-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X350-CM 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 MAL40X350-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X350-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 350mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X350-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X350-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40 mm bore and 350 mm stroke. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, peaking at 880 N push at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X350-CM, matching the force, G1/4 port, and CM mounting. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper at the stroke ends rather than an adjustable air cushion; for the latter, the current MBLC line is required. The piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a carbon-steel rod plated with 20 µm hard chrome.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X350-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X350-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X350-CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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 MBL40X350-CM 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 MBL40X350-CM 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). |
| ×350 | 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 the 880 N push at 0.7 MPa needed to snap a heavy conveyor diverting gate into place across a 350 mm travel distance.
Extends 350 mm to fold large corrugated carton flaps during automated packaging, relying on the CM round-end to handle slight arc misalignments.
Cycles double-acting to eject stamped metal parts from a press bed, utilizing the 628 N force at 0.5 MPa for reliable part clearance.
To replace the MAL40X350-CM, order the MBL40X350-CM. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover are retained. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL40X350S-CM and use the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The MAL bumper is fixed, so choose an MBLC if your application requires adjustable air cushioning.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 32 mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not available as 40 mm is the largest MAL/MBL mini round size. A 350 mm stroke on a 16 mm rod demands careful alignment; use an external guide to prevent rod bending, as the fixed rubber bumper does not lock the load if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X350-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X350-CM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but offers identical force and mounting.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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