This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X45CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X45CA 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 MAL40X45CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X45CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 45mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X45CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X45CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 40 mm bore, a 45 mm stroke, and a G1/4 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X45CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA mounting. The legacy MAL utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the 16 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X45CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X45CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X45CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 MBL40X45CA 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 MBL40X45CA 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). |
| ×45 | 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.
Pushes 10 kg aluminum pallets sideways at 0.5 MPa using 628 N of thrust, with the CA pivot absorbing the slight arcing motion of the swinging gate.
Kicks small stamped metal parts out of a die bed within a 45 mm stroke, relying on the hard-chrome plated 16 mm rod for repeatable impact resistance.
Folds top flaps on packaging lines, where the compact aluminum body fits tightly between conveyor rails and the fixed rubber bumper softens the stroke end.
To replace the MAL40X45CA, order the MBL40X45CA. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread form are correct for your fixture. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, select an MBL40X45SCA and note that the MBL uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC40 variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32 mm bore (delivering 402 N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 50 mm profile cylinder. A plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops; for vertical or suspended loads, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. At 45 mm, the stroke is short enough that side-load bending on the 16 mm rod is minimal, but the CA clevis is specifically designed to accommodate any minor misalignment.
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Yes, the MAL40X45CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X45CA, offering the same 40 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot use a position sensor.
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