This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X35SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X35SCA 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 MAL40X35SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X35SCA 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 MBL40X35SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X35SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 35mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, peaking at 880N push at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X35SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for greater structural integrity. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X35SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X35SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X35SCA |
| 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 MBL40X35SCA 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 MBL40X35SCA 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.
Provides 628N of push at 0.5MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold spaces, using the CA pivot to handle slight angular misalignment.
Actuates a short 35mm stroke to push raw bar stock into the collet, leveraging the 16mm hard-chrome rod for abrasion resistance.
Folds minor carton flaps at high speed where the 880N thrust at 0.7MPa easily overcomes cardboard stiffness in a compact footprint.
To replace the MAL40X35SCA, order the MBL40X35SCA. Verify your 40mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread form. The CA back cover is a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, 40mm is the largest MAL mini round size available. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; for shock absorption, look at the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock if you must hold a load. At 35mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but the 16mm rod still has low side-load tolerance.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X35SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X35SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The new MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, it pushes 628N and pulls 528N. At 0.7MPa, push is 880N, with a max theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The -S magnet on this legacy unit works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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