This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X35U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X35U 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 MAL40X35U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X35U 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 MBL40X35U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X35U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 35mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X35U, matching the force, G1/4 port, and flat U back cover.
This legacy SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper, so if you need adjustable end-of-stroke damping, step up to the MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X35U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X35U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X35U |
| 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 MBL40X35U 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 MBL40X35U 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.
Ejects small stamped metal parts from a die using 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to absorb inline impact.
Folds corrugated cardboard flaps on a continuous packaging line, where the 35mm stroke provides rapid, short-cycle actuation.
Pushes lightweight pallets onto a parallel conveyor track, utilizing the 880N push force available at 0.7 MPa for positive indexing.
To replace the MAL40X35U, order the MBL40X35U and verify your G1/4 port and PT tapered threads match. The rigid U flat-end back cover is retained, but note the body construction changes from threaded to riveted. If your application needs position sensing, this no-magnet SKU cannot support it; you must specify an MBL40X35US and migrate from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest in this mini series. Because the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, the rod will drift if air pressure is lost; use an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X35U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X35U, which shares the same 40mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/4 port, and flat U back cover. You can swap it directly without changing your mounting hardware.
The MAL40X35U provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor.
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