This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X500U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X500-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X500-U 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 direct replacement is the MBL40X500-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X500-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 500mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a rigid U flat-end back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X500-U, a direct alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size and mounting interface.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Both iterations rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable air cushion, though the current MBLC variant adds that adjustable cushion option.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X500-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X500-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X500-U |
| 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-U 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-U produces the same force from the same bore. 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.
Executes a 500mm stroke to push heavy machined metal pallets off a transfer line, utilizing the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to overcome sliding friction.
Extends 500mm to fold large corrugated carton flaps on a packaging conveyor, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain alignment under load.
Feeds 40mm bar stock into a CNC lathe collet, where the 528N pull force securely retracts the pusher carriage over the long 500mm travel distance.
To replace the MAL40X500-U, order the MBL40X500-U and verify the 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if position detection is now required, specify an MBL40X500-S and upgrade to CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. If your load requires a softer stop, step up to the MBLC40X500 for an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while no larger standard mini round bore exists in this family. At 500mm, the 16mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount. A plain bumper does not lock the rod, so add a pilot-operated check valve if you need to hold a load vertically.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X500-U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X500-U, which matches the 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. You must order the MBL equivalent for new installations.
The 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a G1/4 port, a 16mm rod with an M12x1.25 thread, and operates at 30-800mm/s.
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The MBL40X500-U replaces this model 1:1.
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