This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X700-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X700-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 MAL40X700-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X700-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 700mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X700-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X700-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 700mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers a push force of 628 N at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X700-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot mounting. Because this 700mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was produced as a special order.
The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor. The endcap is a CA clevis style designed to swing on a pin, and the cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X700-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X700-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X700-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 700 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 MBL40X700-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 MBL40X700-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). |
| ×700 | 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.
Uses the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to shift heavy warp beams across a 700mm travel distance, relying on the CA clevis to accommodate the slight angular misalignment of the loom frame.
Pushes misaligned cartons off a high-speed packaging line, where the 880 N force at 0.7 MPa handles heavier boxes and the 700mm stroke ensures the arm clears the conveyor entirely.
Actuates a 700mm routing gate in a sortation system, requiring the robust G1/4 port for rapid fill and exhaust cycles to maintain high throughput.
To replace this actuator, order the MBL40X700-CA and confirm your CA pivot pin bore matches. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot support position sensing; if you need detection, step up to an MBL40X700-CA-S and use the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy sensors. The 700mm stroke on a 16mm rod demands careful side-load management; the CA clevis helps absorb arcing loads, but you should add an external guide to prevent rod bending over this long travel distance.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 32mm bore (which yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa) if your payload is lighter, or step up to a larger profile cylinder if you need more force than the 40mm bore's 880 N push at 0.7 MPa. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact; it does not lock the rod. If you need end-of-stroke deceleration for a heavy 700mm travel mass, consider the current MBLC line which adds an adjustable air cushion. A plain MAL/MBL will drift if air pressure is lost, so install an external rod lock for vertical or gravity-loaded applications.
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Yes, the MAL40X700-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X700-CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 700mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but offers identical performance.
The full force set is: 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept position sensors; legacy MAL sensors were CS1-M or DS1-M, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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