This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X650SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X650SCM 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 MAL40X650SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X650SCM 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 MBL40X650SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X650SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 650mm stroke. Because 650mm exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, this unit was a made-to-order configuration. It delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CM round-end back cover.
AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL40X650SCM, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CM mounting interface. The upgrade transitions from the older threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, while the -S magnet on this discontinued MAL relies on legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, the modern MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG solid-state sensors. The original MAL employs a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption rather than an adjustable air cushion; if cushioning is needed on the new line, specify the MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X650SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X650SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X650SCM |
| 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 MBL40X650SCM 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 MBL40X650SCM 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 secondary ejector pin array on a 200-ton injection molding press, using the 628N push force at 0.5 MPa to break parts free from deep cavity molds.
Actuates a pivoting divert arm on a 24V DC roller conveyor, relying on the 650mm stroke to reach across a 600mm wide pallet lane for routing heavy goods.
Pushes heavy corrugated cartons into a case sealer, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates slight angular misalignment during the long horizontal travel.
To replace the MAL40X650SCM, order the MBL40X650SCM. Verify your exact parameters: 40mm bore, 650mm made-to-order stroke, G1/4 port, PT tapered thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet requirement. When sizing, consider stepping down to the 32mm bore neighbor (providing 402N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or recognizing 40mm as the largest available MAL mini-round bore, stepping up to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder for heavier forces. Because this unit lacks an adjustable cushion, order the MBLC if you need end-of-stroke deceleration. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts and the bumper only softens impact—so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for position holding. Finally, a 650mm stroke on a 16mm rod demands strict side-load management; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X650SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X650SCM, which matches the 40mm bore, 650mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. You must update your sensor inventory because the MAL -S magnet uses older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The MAL40X650SCM delivers a push force of 628N and a pull force of 528N at 0.5 MPa, 880N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/4 port, a 16mm rod with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and operates at 30-800 mm/s.
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