This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X360CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X360CA 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 MAL40X360CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X360CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 360mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X360CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X360CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 360mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this legacy model is end-of-life, the direct drop-in replacement is the MBL40X360CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for the 360mm stroke length to prevent rod bending. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the updated MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced integrity. Note that this unit lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed, the MBL40X360CA with an S code and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches is required.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X360CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X360CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X360CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 360 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 MBL40X360CA 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 MBL40X360CA 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). |
| ×360 | 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 360mm yarn guide arm in a textile loom, using the 628N push force to shift heavy thread carriages while the CA pivot absorbs the lateral arc.
Pivots a 40mm bore deflector gate on a packaging conveyor, relying on the CA clevis to accommodate the swing as the 360mm rod extends and retracts.
Ejects filled cartons from a filling station, where the 528N pull force safely retracts the 360mm arm under the machine frame without drifting.
To replace the MAL40X360CA, order the MBL40X360CA, ensuring you keep the CA pivot back cover to manage arcing loads on this 360mm stroke. Verify the G1/4 port and M12x1.25 rod thread match your existing manifold and tooling. If you need to adjust the force, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest in this mini series. For a 360mm stroke, side-load tolerance is low due to the 16mm rod, so an external guide or the CA pivot is mandatory. Remember the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke impact is too high, step up to the MBLC40X360CA for an adjustable air cushion. Finally, a plain MBL does not hold a load when air is lost—add an external rod lock for safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X360CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X360CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 360mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but retains identical force ratings.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU does not have a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement would need an S code to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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