This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X45CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X45CM 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 MAL40X45CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X45CM 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 MBL40X45CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X45CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 40 mm bore and a 45 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X45CM, which matches the original force, G1/4 port, and mounting dimensions exactly.
This legacy unit features a CM round-end back cover and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Buyers upgrading to the MBL40X45CM will note the transition from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, though the internal carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating and grease-retaining two-way seal remains functionally equivalent.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X45CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X45CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X45CM |
| 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 MBL40X45CM 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 MBL40X45CM 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.
Provides 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to knock small stamped metal components out of progressive dies reliably.
Uses the 45 mm stroke and CM round-end pivot to actuate a short swing arm, routing lightweight cartons on a packing line.
Lowers a physical end-stop to halt empty pallets at a workstation, relying on the 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa to resist momentum.
To replace the MAL40X45CM, order the MBL40X45CM. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The standard PT tapered thread form is used. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you ever need position detection, adding a magnet to the MBL order changes the compatible switches from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 32 mm neighbor yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not available as 40 mm is the largest MAL mini round bore. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; for deceleration control, specify the current-line MBLC. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for critical load holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X45CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X45CM. It offers the same 40 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
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 specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy MAL sensors were CS1-M / DS1-M, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
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