This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X400-CA-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X400-CA-H 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-H (Discontinued) -> MBL40X400-CA-H 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-H, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X400-CA-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 400mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X400-CA-H, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port size. This SKU features a CA pivot back cover for arcing loads but lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor.
The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke damping is insufficient, the MBLC variant offers an adjustable air cushion. The piston employs a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X400-CA-H (Discontinued) -> MBL40X400-CA-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X400-CA-H |
| 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-H 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-H 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.
Uses the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to fold heavy cardboard carton flaps on a continuous packaging line, where the CA pivot absorbs slight misalignment during the 400mm travel.
Lifts and lowers heavy textile beams into looms, relying on the 880N push at 0.7MPa and the G1/4 port for rapid actuation across the long 400mm stroke.
Actuates a diverter gate on a conveyor system, swinging the 400mm arm to redirect pallets, with the CA pivot accommodating the arcing load path.
To replace the MAL40X400-CA-H, order the MBL40X400-CA-H, ensuring the CA pivot back cover and PT thread are retained. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, no position sensor can be installed; if detection is needed, upgrade to an MBL40X400-S-CA-H and use the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. If you need a softer stop than the fixed rubber bumper provides, step up to the MBLC40X400-CA-H for an adjustable air cushion.
At 0.5MPa, this 40mm bore generates 628N push and 528N pull. If you need less force, step down to the 32mm bore (402N push), or if you need more force, step up to a 50mm profile cylinder. A 400mm stroke on a 16mm rod demands careful side-load management; leverage the CA clevis to allow arcing movement, or add an external guide rail to prevent rod bending, as the cylinder cannot hold the load if air pressure is lost.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X400-CA-H is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X400-CA-H, which matches the 40mm bore, 400mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main upgrade is the MBL's riveted rolling-packed body replacing the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family.
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