This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X400-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X400-S-CM 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-S-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X400-S-CM 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-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X400-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 400mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force at 0.5MPa and uses a G1/4 port with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X400-S-CM, a drop-in alternative matching the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
This legacy MAL features a CM round-end back cover and a built-in -S magnet. Unlike the older MAL which uses threaded front and back covers, the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X400-S-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X400-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X400-S-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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.
Provides 628N of push at 0.5MPa to eject plastic parts from tight mold cavities over a 400mm travel distance, utilizing the CM round-end for slight angular self-alignment.
Shifts heavy pallets along a sorting line where the 880N thrust at 0.7MPa and 400mm stroke ensure full extension across the conveyor width.
Pushes packaged goods from a staging table into a case packer, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the shock of sudden contact at high cycle rates.
To replace the MAL40X400-S-CM, order the MBL40X400-S-CM. Confirm the G1/4 port, PT tapered thread, M12x1.25 rod-end, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet requirement before checkout. Because the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, stepping up to the current-line MBLC is advised if end-of-stroke shock needs tuning. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load when air pressure drops; pair it with an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is critical.
With 400mm of travel on a 16mm rod, side-load tolerance is minimal and the rod is prone to bending under offset loads. Use an external guide rail or a pivot joint to manage deflection. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the largest 40mm option maxes out at 628N push at 0.5MPa. If you need more force, an ISO 15552 profile cylinder is required.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X400-S-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X400-S-CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 400mm stroke, 628N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the older threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
The bore is 40mm with a 16mm carbon-steel rod and a G1/4 port. At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull force. At 0.7MPa the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates at 30-800mm/s and uses an M12x1.25 rod-end thread.
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