This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X350-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X350-S-CA 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-S-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X350-S-CA 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-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X350-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X350-S-CA, a drop-in alternative that retains the exact 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. On the original MAL body, which uses threaded front and back covers, this magnet pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches. The modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper at the stroke ends, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion unless you step up to the MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X350-S-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X350-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X350-S-CA |
| 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-S-CA 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-S-CA 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.
Drives a 350 mm pivoting arm to fold heavy corrugated carton flaps, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome board stiffness.
Actuates a routing gate on a conveyor line where the CA clevis mount accommodates the angular arc of the swinging mechanism during stroke transitions.
Pushes completed metal stampings out of a press bed, relying on the 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa to overcome gravity and ejector friction.
To replace the MAL40X350-S-CA, order the MBL40X350-S-CA. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, M12x1.25 rod thread, and the CA clevis pivot back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing motion. Because the -S magnet is present, note that your legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL body; you must upgrade to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
If you need to adjust the force, stepping down to a 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not possible within this mini series as 40 mm is the largest standard diameter. A 350 mm stroke on a 16 mm rod demands careful side-load management; use the CA pivot to prevent rod bending and avoid rigidly locking the load. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not hold the load—if air pressure drops, the rod will drift, so add an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding. For adjustable end-of-stroke damping, specify the MBLC instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X350-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X350-S-CA. It matches the 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet, you must switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
At 0.5 MPa, the 40 mm bore provides 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at the 1.0 MPa operating pressure limit. The cylinder operates at speeds between 30 and 800 mm/s.
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