This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X400SCA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X400-S-CA (Legacy) → MBL40X400-S-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 direct replacement is the MBL40X400-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X400-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 400mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The direct replacement is the MBL40X400-S-CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting perfectly.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X400-S-CA (Legacy) → MBL40X400-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X400-S-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-S-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-S-CA produces the same force from the same bore. 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 horizontal beating motion of the reed across a 400mm stroke, where the CA pivot absorbs the slight arcing motion of the crank drive and the 628 N force firmly packs the weft thread.
Pushes heavy wooden pallets off a roller line at 90 degrees; the 128 kgf max force handles the friction load, while the 400mm extension reaches across the conveyor width.
Indexes loaded material carts into a machining cell, utilizing the CA clevis mount to prevent rod binding as the cart track settles unevenly under heavy weight.
To replace the MAL40X400-S-CA, order the MBL40X400-S-CA and confirm the G1/4 port, PT thread, M12x1.25 rod end, and CA pivot clevis. Because this is a 400mm stroke, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; you must use an external guide rail or rely on the CA pivot to absorb angular motion. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa. If you need more force, note that 40mm is the largest MAL mini round bore available. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, step up to the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical positioning.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X400-S-CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X400-S-CA, offering the same 40mm bore, 400mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
The full force set is: 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it works with the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL replacement means switching to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
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