This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X35CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X35CAH 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 MAL40X35CAH (Discontinued) -> MBL40X35CAH is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 35mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X35CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X35CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 35mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X35CAH, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 16mm rod, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrade swaps the original threaded front and back covers for a riveted rolling-packed body, maintaining identical pressure ratings.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to articulate smoothly on a pin, making it ideal for arcing loads. It lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X35CAH (Discontinued) -> MBL40X35CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X35CAH |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 MBL40X35CAH 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 MBL40X35CAH 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). |
| ×35 | 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 diverter arm on a packaging conveyor using the CA pivot to absorb arcing inertia, relying on the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to redirect heavy cardboard cartons.
Pushes small metal blanks out of a die bed, where the 35mm short stroke and 528N pull force rapidly retract the rod to clear the tooling before the next cycle.
Actuates a heavy routing gate for parcel sorting, utilizing the G1/4 port for high airflow and the robust 16mm rod to withstand repeated lateral impact.
To replace the MAL40X35CAH, order the MBL40X35CAH. Verify your setup accommodates the PT tapered port thread, the CA pivot clevis back cover, and the absence of a magnet (this SKU cannot support a sensor). If you require position detection, you must step up to an MBL model with the -S code, which also transitions you to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not available as 40mm is the largest MAL mini round bore. Note that the fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; if your application needs end-of-stroke cushioning, migrate to the current-line MBLC variant. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops, so install an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X35CAH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X35CAH, which matches the 40mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, but performance remains identical.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot use CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
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