This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X60CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X60CM 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 MAL40X60CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X60CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X60CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X60CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Built for compact spaces, it features a 40 mm bore, a 60 mm stroke, and a G1/4 port. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X60CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact force, port size, and CM round-end back cover.
This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. The 16 mm carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X60CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X60CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X60CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBL40X60CM 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 MBL40X60CM 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). |
| ×60 | 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.
Provides 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa to positively eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities without requiring a full-profile ISO cylinder.
Uses the 60 mm stroke and CM round-end cover to actuate a diverting arm on a packaging line, handling boxes efficiently in confined machinery footprints.
Acts as a compact stop gate for lightweight pallets, utilizing the 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa to halt movement securely on an assembly conveyor.
To replace the MAL40X60CM, order the MBL40X60CM. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you require position detection, you must upgrade to an MBL variant with a magnet and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40 mm is the largest MAL mini round size. Note that the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper; if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold a load when air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
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Yes, the MAL40X60CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL40X60CM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover.
It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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