This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X580SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X580SCA 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 MAL40X580SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X580SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 580mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X580SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X580SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 580mm non-standard made-to-order stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL40X580SCA, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes the -S magnet and a CA pivot clevis back cover. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. If you relied on the MAL -S magnet with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, note that the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke damping, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X580SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X580SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X580SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 580 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 MBL40X580SCA 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 MBL40X580SCA 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). |
| ×580 | 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.
Uses the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to shift heavy warp beams, while the CA pivot clevis absorbs the angular misalignment inherent in the 580mm arc of travel.
Leverages the long 580mm stroke to push standard pallets off a main conveyor line, relying on the 16mm hard-chrome rod and an external guide to prevent binding.
Employs the 880N push force at 0.7MPa to position packaging crates, requiring the -S magnet and CS1-M sensors to confirm the full extension of the 580mm non-standard stroke.
To replace the MAL40X580SCA, order the MBL40X580SCA, ensuring you match the 40mm bore, 580mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet. Because the 580mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, it remains a special-order item. If sizing down, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402N push at 0.5MPa; if stepping up, you would leave the mini-round family for larger profile cylinders. The CA pivot back cover is critical here, as it swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. At 580mm, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads, so an external guide rail is strongly recommended. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; if air is lost, the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock for vertical or gravity-loaded applications.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X580SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL40X580SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 580mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/4 port. The modern MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
At 0.5MPa, the 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Note that the 580mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length exceeding the 500mm standard maximum.
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