This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X400-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X400-CA 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 MAL40X400-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X400-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 400mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X400-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X400-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for a 40 mm bore and 400 mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The CA designation indicates a pivot clevis back cover designed to accommodate arcing rod movements.
As the MAL series has reached end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X400-CA, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware. A key upgrade in the MBL is its riveted rolling-packed body, replacing the MAL's threaded front and back covers. Because this specific legacy SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot support any position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X400-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X400-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X400-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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 MBL40X400-CA 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 MBL40X400-CA 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). |
| ×400 | 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 the tensioning arm on a weaving loom, using the 628 N push force to maintain consistent yarn tension while the CA pivot absorbs the mechanism's arcing motion.
Actuates a 400 mm travel flap-folding arm on a corrugated box erector, where the pivot mount accommodates the sweeping side-to-side arc of the cardboard.
Pushes a routing gate on a high-speed bottle conveyor, relying on the G1/4 port's high airflow to complete the 400 mm stroke rapidly.
To replace the MAL40X400-CA, order the MBL40X400-CA, ensuring you maintain the PT threaded port, the CA pivot back cover, and the standard 400 mm stroke. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL variant with an S magnet, noting that the newer MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors. If your force needs are lower, the 32 mm bore neighbor provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 40 mm is the largest available MAL/MBL mini round size, offering 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. At 400 mm, the 16 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads, so the CA pivot is essential to absorb misalignment, or you must use an external guide. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; for end-of-stroke energy absorption, look to the current MBLC variant. Furthermore, this cylinder will drift and cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost, requiring an external rod lock for safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X400-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X400-CA, which shares the identical 40 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The newer MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but performance ratings remain identical.
The 40 mm bore provides a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/4 port and a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating.
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