This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X375SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X375SCA 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 MAL40X375SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X375SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 375mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X375SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X375SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 375mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X375SCA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless swap.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, while the updated MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The 375mm stroke on a 16mm rod demands an external guide to prevent side-load damage, as the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts and cannot lock the load.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X375SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X375SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X375SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 375 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 MBL40X375SCA 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 MBL40X375SCA 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). |
| ×375 | 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 swing the takedown lever on textile looms, using the CA pivot bracket to safely accommodate the mechanism's arcing motion.
Drives a heavy diverter gate across a 375mm stroke on a high-speed bottling line, where the 16mm hard-chrome plated rod requires an external guide to prevent binding.
Actuates the cardboard flap opener on a palletizing cell, delivering up to 880N at 0.7MPa to overcome spring tension while the -S magnet confirms the open position.
To replace the MAL40X375SCA, order the MBL40X375SCA and verify your CA pivot clevis, G1/4 port, and PT thread form. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If your application needs adjustable air cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore drops the 0.5MPa push force to 402N, while stepping up to a 50mm profile cylinder (the MAL series stops at 40mm) yields much higher thrust. At 375mm of travel, the 16mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; you must use the CA pivot to absorb arcing motion or add an external linear guide. A plain MBL cannot hold a load unpowered—install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X375SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X375SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 375mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot. You must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The MAL40X375SCA provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates at speeds of 30-800mm/s and uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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