This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X355CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X355CA 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 MAL40X355CA Discontinued → MBL40X355CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 355mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X355CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X355CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 355mm stroke. Delivering 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, it features a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X355CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X355CA Discontinued → MBL40X355CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X355CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 355 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 MBL40X355CA 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 MBL40X355CA 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). |
| ×355 | 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.
Uses the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to divert heavy pallets onto a secondary packaging line via the CA pivot bracket.
Applies 528N pull at 0.5MPa to seat a squeegee against a fixture, relying on the 355mm stroke for full sweep travel.
Swings heavy cardboard flaps closed on a high-speed case erector, absorbing arcing motion through the CA clevis mount.
To replace the MAL40X355CA, order the MBL40X355CA. Verify your PT thread port, the CA pivot back cover, and the 355mm stroke. If you previously used a -S magnet on other cylinders, note the MBL requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M. If your application needs precise end-of-stroke damping, step up to the MBLC variant which offers an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL.
At 355mm, this stroke is highly susceptible to rod bending; use an external guide rail to prevent side-load damage. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while this 40mm bore provides the maximum 628N push. Note that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical safety.
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Yes, the MAL40X355CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X355CA, offering the same 40mm bore, 355mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push, with a theoretical max of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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