This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X600-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X600-S-U 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 MAL40X600-S-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X600-S-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 600mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X600-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X600-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for a 40 mm bore, delivering a robust 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa. As a 600 mm stroke unit, it exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, classifying it as a non-standard, made-to-order configuration. The U suffix denotes a flat-end back cover for rigid, straight-line mounting, while the integrated -S magnet enables position detection.
AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X600-S-U, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and mounting interface. A key structural upgrade differentiates the two: the original MAL relied on threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Additionally, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with legacy CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, but upgrading to the MBL requires migrating to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X600-S-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X600-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X600-S-U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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 MBL40X600-S-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 MBL40X600-S-U 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). |
| ×600 | 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 the 600 mm extraction of heavy textile beams on creel loading stations, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably stage heavy spools into the weaving machine.
Actuates a 600 mm stroke pusher on a packaging conveyor to divert filled pallets onto a secondary spur line, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain alignment under high cycle counts.
Extends and retracts a 600 mm arm to pull heavy tool holders from a vertical CNC magazine, requiring the -S magnet and legacy CS1-M sensors to confirm tool handover position.
To replace the MAL40X600-S-U, order the exact drop-in equivalent MBL40X600-S-U, ensuring you retain the 40 mm bore, 600 mm non-standard stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Because this is a 600 mm stroke, the 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use an external guide rail or a pivot bracket to prevent premature seal wear from the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
When sizing, verify if you can step down to the 32 mm bore (offering 402 N push at 0.5 MPa) for a lighter footprint, or if you need to step up to a larger profile cylinder for higher loads. Note that the fixed rubber bumper on this MAL only softens end-of-stroke impact and is not an adjustable cushion; if your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, specify the current-line MBLC variant. Furthermore, a plain cylinder does not hold its position or load when air is lost—the rod will drift—so incorporate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X600-S-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X600-S-U, which matches the 40 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed construction, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
The 40 mm bore provides a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a G1/4 port, a 16 mm carbon-steel rod, and operates at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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