This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X425CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X425CA 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 MAL40X425CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X425CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 425mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X425CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X425CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a robust 628 N push and 528 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X425CA, matching the 40 mm bore, 425 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and threaded front/back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. For end-of-stroke energy absorption beyond what the bumper offers, the current MBLC line provides an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X425CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X425CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X425CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 425 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 MBL40X425CA 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 MBL40X425CA 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). |
| ×425 | 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 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably eject plastic parts from tight mold spaces, with the CA pivot absorbing any slight misalignment during the long 425 mm reach.
Swings a gating arm across a conveyor belt using the CA pivot bracket, utilizing the 880 N force at 0.7 MPa to push heavy cardboard cartons firmly onto a parallel packaging line.
Raises a tote of small components 425 mm out of a dense storage rack, requiring an external guide rail to support the load and a rod lock to prevent drift upon air loss.
To replace the MAL40X425CA, order the MBL40X425CA. Verify your 425 mm stroke requirement, the M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and the default PT tapered port. The CA back cover is a pivot clevis designed to swing on a pin, which is critical for managing arcing loads over this long 425 mm stroke. If you need to downsize, the 32 mm bore neighbor yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, note that 40 mm is the largest available MAL mini round body.
At 425 mm, the 16 mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; always use an external guide rail to prevent premature seal failure. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical applications. If you require position feedback, you must step up to an MBL40X425SCA, as this no-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor.
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Yes, the MAL40X425CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X425CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 425 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the modern MBL-S equivalent uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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