This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X530SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X530SCA 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 MAL40X530SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X530SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 530mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X530SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X530SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 530mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was a made-to-order item. It delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, scaling to 880N at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X530SCA, matching the force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal. The built-in -S magnet works with older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MBL replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, while the newer MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for identical ratings.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X530SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X530SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X530SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 530 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 MBL40X530SCA 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 MBL40X530SCA 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). |
| ×530 | 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.
Drives 530mm levers to fold heavy corrugated carton flaps, utilizing the 880N push at 0.7MPa to overcome spring resistance.
Actuates a sweeping diverter arm along a packaging line, where the CA pivot bracket absorbs the arcing load during extension.
Pushes product layers upward into storage racks, with the two-way grease-retaining seal ensuring smooth operation over long 530mm strokes.
To replace the MAL40X530SCA, order the MBL40X530SCA. Confirm your 530mm non-standard stroke requirement, the G1/4 port, the PT thread form, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The -S magnet configuration means you must upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while the 40mm bore here provides 628N. At 530mm, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; you must use an external guide rail or rely on the CA pivot to absorb misalignment. A plain bumper does not hold this load if air drops—add an external rod lock for safety.
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Yes, the MAL40X530SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X530SCA, offering the same 40mm bore, 530mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet, you must upgrade from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa.
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