This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X650-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X650-S-CA 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 MAL40X650-S-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X650-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 650mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X650-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X650-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 650mm stroke. As a made-to-order non-standard stroke exceeding the 500mm standard maximum, it delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X650-S-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a built-in -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL40X650-S-CA upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL employs a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, though an adjustable air cushion requires stepping up to the current MBLC line.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X650-S-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X650-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X650-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 650 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 MBL40X650-S-CA 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 MBL40X650-S-CA 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). |
| ×650 | 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 a 650mm diverter arm on a packaging line, utilizing the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to redirect heavy cardboard cartons across belt rollers.
Indexes large warp beams on a textile loom, where the CA pivot bracket safely accommodates the arcing load during the long 650mm extension cycle.
Actuates a 650mm vertical goods pusher in an automated warehouse, relying on the 528N pull force at 0.5MPa to retract the mechanism after stacking totes.
To replace the MAL40X650-S-CA, order the MBL40X650-S-CA. Confirm your 40mm bore, 650mm stroke, PT thread, G1/4 port, and CA pivot back cover. Because this is a -S magnet model, note that your older CS1-M/DS1-M switches must be replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the new MBL. If you need to adjust sizing, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while no larger standard mini round bore exists in this family.
At 650mm, this stroke is non-standard and highly susceptible to rod bending. The 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has low side-load tolerance, so the CA pivot bracket is essential to absorb arcing motion, or you must use an external guide. The fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; order an MBLC for air cushioning. The bumper also does not hold loads if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X650-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X650-S-CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 650mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption, not an adjustable cushion. If adjustable air cushioning is needed, the current MBLC line is required.
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