This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X60SU, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X60SU (Discontinued) → MBL40X60SU 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 direct replacement is the MBL40X60SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X60SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces requiring substantial thrust. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull force, peaking at 880 N push at 0.7 MPa. The direct replacement is the MBL40X60SU, matching the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches. When upgrading to the MBL40X60SU, the riveted rolling-packed body replaces the original threaded front and back covers, and you must migrate to current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The 16 mm carbon-steel rod utilizes a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while end-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X60SU (Discontinued) → MBL40X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X60SU |
| 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 MBL40X60SU 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 MBL40X60SU produces the same force from the same bore. 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 force at 0.5 MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight injection molding tooling cavities.
Uses the 60 mm stroke and flat-end U cover to actuate heavy-duty routing gates along a compact packaging conveyor line.
Drives a 16 mm hard-chrome plated rod to press electronic test probes onto circuit boards with precise 528 N pull retraction.
To replace the MAL40X60SU, order the MBL40X60SU and verify your PT port threads, U flat-end back cover, and magnet requirements. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, plan to swap your legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the new riveted body. If your application demands adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the 128 kgf maximum impact, step up to the MBLC40 variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 402 N, while no larger standard mini round cylinder exists in this family. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, as the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod. For secure load holding during an air failure, integrate an external pilot-operated check valve or a dedicated rod lock.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X60SU is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X60SU, offering the same 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet requires upgrading from old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
The 40 mm bore generates a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force reaches 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with end-of-stroke impacts absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper.
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The MBL40X60SU replaces this model 1:1.
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