This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X600ULB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X600ULB 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 MAL40X600ULB (Discontinued) → MBL40X600ULB 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 MBL40X600ULB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X600ULB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 600mm stroke. As a non-standard made-to-order stroke exceeding the 500mm limit, it delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X600ULB, matching the force, G1/4 port, and LB foot mounting.
This legacy U flat-end model lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it does not lock the load; a pilot-operated check valve is required for position holding.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X600ULB (Discontinued) → MBL40X600ULB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X600ULB |
| 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 MBL40X600ULB 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 MBL40X600ULB 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.
Pushes 600mm to divert heavy wooden pallets using 628N push force at 0.5MPa, relying on the LB foot mount to stabilize the long 16mm rod during lateral shifts.
Extends a dual-belt conveyor lane by 600mm to accommodate larger motherboards, using the U flat-end back cover for rigid frame alignment without arcing.
Ejects filled shipping cartons from a roller table, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the impact of the 128kgf maximum theoretical load at cycle end.
To replace the MAL40X600ULB, order the MBL40X600ULB. Verify your PT tapered port thread, U flat-end back cover, and LB foot mounting accessory. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you cannot mount a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; the modern MBL equivalent uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches if you add the -S suffix. If 628N push at 0.5MPa is insufficient, step up to the 50mm bore (confirm from datasheet), or step down to the 32mm bore providing 402N push. For the 600mm stroke, the 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail or a pivot joint to prevent rod bending. If you need end-cushioning adjustment, specify the MBLC series instead of the standard MBL.
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Yes, the MAL40X600ULB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X600ULB, which matches the 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/4 port, and LB mounting. You can order the MBL40X600ULB as a direct retrofit.
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 and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with an M12x1.25 thread.
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