This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X40SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X40SCA 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 MAL40X40SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X40SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 40mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X40SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X40SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore, 40mm stroke, and a built-in magnet. It delivers 628N of push force at 0.5MPa and uses a G1/4 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X40SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting accessories perfectly.
This legacy SKU includes a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this model carries the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X40SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X40SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X40SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 MBL40X40SCA 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 MBL40X40SCA 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). |
| ×40 | 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.
Handles heavy 40mm carton routing on packaging lines using the 628N push force at 0.5MPa, with the CA pivot absorbing angular rod stress during arc movements.
Ejects dense plastic parts from small injection molds where the 880N thrust at 0.7MPa provides reliable separation without damaging the tooling.
Acts as a compact stop gate for heavy pallets in tight assembly cells, relying on the 16mm carbon-steel rod and self-lubricating bearing to withstand repetitive impact.
To replace the MAL40X40SCA, order the MBL40X40SCA and verify your CA pivot back cover, PT thread, and G1/4 port are retained. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, this 40mm bore is the largest available in the mini round series, offering 880N at 0.7MPa. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod—use an external rod lock if the load must be held when air is lost. If your application requires adjustable cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X40SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X40SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body and requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for the -S magnet instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
The MAL40X40SCA delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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