This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X700-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X700-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 MAL40X700-S-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X700-S-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-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X700-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 700mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 628N of push force at 0.5MPa and features a built-in magnet for position sensing. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X700-S-CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA mounting without any mechanical redesign.
This legacy unit uses a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Its CA pivot back cover is engineered to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads rather than forcing rigid alignment. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features a 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. Because this is a -S magnet model, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires migrating to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X700-S-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X700-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X700-S-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-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 MBL40X700-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). |
| ×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.
Drives the oscillating beater bar on a textile weaving loom, utilizing the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to pack weft threads tightly while the CA pivot absorbs the lateral arc of the swinging frame.
Strokes 700mm to push heavy pallets from a dead roller conveyor onto a chain transfer section, relying on the 880N force at 0.7MPa to overcome initial static friction.
Extends across a wide sortation belt to deflect heavy parcels into a chute, where the M12x1.25 rod-end thread secures a custom deflector paddle and the long stroke reaches the far lane.
To replace the MAL40X700-S-CA, order the MBL40X700-S-CA and verify that your existing PT port threads and CA pivot bracket align with the new riveted body. Since this 700mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, it remains a non-standard, made-to-order length. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion to soften the end-of-stroke impact—which the fixed rubber bumper on this MAL cannot provide—step up to the MBLC40 equivalent on the current line.
When sizing, evaluate the neighbouring bores to ensure this 40mm cylinder is optimal. Stepping down to the 32mm bore drops the 0.5MPa push force to 402N, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest available MAL/MBL mini round body. The 16mm rod and 700mm extension create a high risk of rod bending under side loads; you must use an external guide rail or ensure the CA clevis pivot absorbs the radial stress. Finally, a plain MBL cannot hold a suspended load if air pressure drops—the rod will drift—so install an external pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X700-S-CA. It provides identical bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA mounting. Note that the -S magnet on your old MAL works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, but the new MBL requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
This 40mm bore cylinder has a G1/4 port and a 16mm rod. It generates 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The 700mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length exceeding the 500mm standard maximum.
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