This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X700-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X700-CM 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-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X700-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X700-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 700mm stroke. As a made-to-order non-standard stroke exceeding the 500mm maximum, it delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X700-CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover for a seamless swap.
This legacy unit features a carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for the same ratings. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X700-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X700-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X700-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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 628N push force at 0.5 MPa to shove heavy wooden pallets off a transfer line over the 700mm travel distance.
Sweeps large corrugated packaging flaps down on a case erector, relying on the 40mm bore's 880N thrust at 0.7 MPa.
Shifts heavy fabric rollers into a winding cradle, requiring the 700mm stroke and CM round-end to accommodate minor angular misalignment.
To replace the MAL40X700-CM, order the MBL40X700-CM. Verify your 40mm bore, 700mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT tapered thread, and CM round-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, no sensor is required; however, if you ever need position detection, the MBL family uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M units. If you need adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a larger profile cylinder provides higher force. At 700mm, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent premature seal failure. A plain MAL/MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so add a pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X700-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X700-CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 700mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers, but maintains the same output force and mounting footprint.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke; it does not lock the rod, so the cylinder cannot hold a load when air pressure is lost.
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