This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X60U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X60U 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 MAL40X60U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X60U 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 MBL40X60U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X60U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 60mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, AirTAC specifies the MBL40X60U as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end back cover for a seamless swap.
This specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable air cushion—an upgrade to the MBLC is required if you need adjustable cushioning.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X60U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X60U |
| 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 MBL40X60U 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 MBL40X60U 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 628N of push at 0.5MPa to eject small plastic parts from injection molds, utilizing the rigid U flat-end cover for straight-line mounting.
Actuates a routing gate on a 40mm bore bottling line, using the 60mm stroke to shift containers between lanes with 528N pull force.
Drives the sealing head down onto cardboard cartons, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 880N peak force at 0.7MPa without crushing the box.
To replace the MAL40X60U, order the MBL40X60U. Confirm your 40mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT tapered thread, and the U flat-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL40X60US and note that the modern MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. If your load requires adjustable cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, select the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 50mm profile cylinder provides higher force. Because this is a 60mm stroke, side-load bending is minimal, but the 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide handles rigid U-back-cover mounting well. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X60U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X60U, which matches the 40mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains the same output force and mounting footprint.
The 40mm bore generates 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement with an -S suffix uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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