This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X6CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X6CA 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 MAL40X6CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X6CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 6mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X6CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X6CA is a discontinued double-acting compact aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for short-stroke work, delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Because this legacy unit is end-of-life, AirTAC mandates the MBL40X6CA as the exact drop-in replacement—it matches the 40 mm bore, 6 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly. A notable upgrade in the MBL is the shift from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, which maintains the same pressure ratings while modernizing the assembly.
This specific configuration features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, distinguishing it from rigid flat-end models. It lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard chrome plating to resist wear. The end of stroke is controlled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X6CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X6CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X6CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 6 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 MBL40X6CA 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 MBL40X6CA 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). |
| ×6 | 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 knock small stamped metal parts out of a die in a 6 mm quick stroke.
Swings on its CA pivot bracket to flick lightweight cardboard cartons onto a reject chute using 528 N of pull force.
Pops up in a 6 mm motion to halt empty pallets on a low-friction roller conveyor before they enter a wrapping station.
To replace the MAL40X6CA, order the MBL40X6CA, confirming the 6 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, no position sensor can be fitted. If you need to step down, the 32 mm bore offers 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 40 mm is the largest available in this mini series, so you would migrate to a different ISO profile family. Note that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, as the bumper only softens the impact. If adjustable end-cushioning is required for your application, look to the current-line MBLC variant instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X6CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X6CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 6 mm stroke, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement with an -S uses modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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