This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X500-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X500-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 MAL40X500-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X500-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 500mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X500-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X500-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 500mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, the direct drop-in replacement is the MBL40X500-CM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CM round-end back cover exactly.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable cushion; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current-line MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X500-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X500-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X500-CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MBL40X500-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 MBL40X500-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). |
| ×500 | 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 0.5 MPa to eject plastic parts from a 500mm deep mold cavity, though an external guide is critical for this long 16mm rod.
Uses the CM round-end back cover to pivot slightly and align a 40mm stroke push off a conveyor belt, absorbing lateral misalignment during transfer.
Folds heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on a packaging line, relying on the 528N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the 16mm rod within tight machine frames.
To replace the MAL40X500-CM, order the MBL40X500-CM, ensuring you match the 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and CM round-end back cover. If you need to step down in force, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, you would need to move out of this mini round cylinder family to a larger ISO profile cylinder. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor, and the MBL equivalent would similarly require an -S suffix to use modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. With a 500mm stroke on a 16mm rod, side-load tolerance is extremely low; always use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, so the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X500-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X500-CM, which offers the same 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The MAL40X500-CM provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption; for adjustable air cushioning, you must upgrade to the MBLC variant.
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