This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X5SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X5SCA 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 MAL40X5SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X5SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 5mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X5SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X5SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 5mm stroke. It delivers a 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X5SCA, matching the original bore, force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL40X5SCA uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The built-in -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted, and a plain cylinder does not hold loads when air is lost.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X5SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X5SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X5SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 MBL40X5SCA 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 MBL40X5SCA 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). |
| ×5 | 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.
Delivers 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to press small valve stems into their seats during pneumatic manifold assembly.
Provides a short 5mm stroke to lock delicate printed circuit boards in place for automated soldering without overtravel.
Uses its CA pivot bracket to swing and briefly hold cardboard flaps together on a packaging line before taping.
To replace the MAL40X5SCA, order the MBL40X5SCA. Confirm your 5mm stroke, the G1/4 port, the M12x1.25 rod thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin for arcing movements. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore provides 402 N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest MAL size. Because the stroke is only 5mm, side-load bending is minimal, but the 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating still has low side-load tolerance. If adjustable cushioning is required instead of the fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC variant on the current line. To hold a load safely during air loss, add an external rod lock.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X5SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X5SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 5mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/4 port, and mounting accessories. You must update your sensors: the MAL -S magnet uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG models.
At 0.5 MPa, the 40mm bore provides 628 N push and 528 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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The MBL40X5SCA replaces this model 1:1.
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