This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X500-S-CM-LB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X500-S-CM-LB 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 Discontinued -> MBL40X500 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-S-CM-LB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X500-S-CM-LB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. As the largest bore in the legacy range, it delivers 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and 880 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X500-S-CM-LB, which matches the 40 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and LB foot mounting. You can swap them directly without altering your pneumatic plumbing or jig plate.
This specific SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, the CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting. Two key upgrade facts apply to the MBL successor: the older MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Furthermore, the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches used on this MAL -S magnet are obsolete; the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, so if you need an adjustable air cushion, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X500 Discontinued -> MBL40X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X500-S-CM-LB |
| 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-S-CM-LB 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-S-CM-LB 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 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa to eject plastic parts from an injection molding die over a 500 mm travel distance.
Uses the LB foot mount to securely shift heavy pallets along a conveyor line, relying on the 880 N thrust at 0.7 MPa.
Raises a 500 mm lift gate in a packaging machine, requiring the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight alignment shifts.
To replace the MAL40X500-S-CM-LB, order the MBL40X500-S-CM-LB. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and default PT tapered thread form are retained. You must also account for the CM round-end back cover and the LB foot mounting bracket. Because this model has the -S magnet, prepare to upgrade your sensors: the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL, so select CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG replacements. If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 32 mm neighbor yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 40 mm is the largest available mini round bore in this series. A 500 mm stroke on a 16 mm rod demands careful side-load management; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Remember that a plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety. If end-of-stroke impact is too harsh, upgrade to the MBLC for adjustable air cushions.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X500-S-CM-LB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X500-S-CM-LB, offering the same 40 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and LB mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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