This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X70SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X70SCA 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 MAL40X70SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X70SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 70mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X70SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X70SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40 mm bore and 70 mm stroke. It delivers a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X70SCA, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact same G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the original MAL body, which used threaded front and back covers, this magnet pairs with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches. The modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X70SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X70SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X70SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 MBL40X70SCA 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 MBL40X70SCA 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). |
| ×70 | 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 knock stamped metal parts out of a die, with the CA pivot absorbing the slight angular misalignment of the ejection arm.
Swings a routing gate on a packaging line, relying on the 70 mm stroke and CA clevis mount to maintain smooth articulation under high-speed cycling.
Deploys the 16 mm hard-chrome plated rod to push heavy corrugated container flaps down during case sealing, where the 528 N pull force ensures positive retraction.
To replace the MAL40X70SCA, order the MBL40X70SCA. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and the CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG series. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of the 16 mm rod, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32 mm bore (providing 402 N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 50 mm bore (delivering higher thrust). Keep in mind that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. For vertical loads or critical stopping, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X70SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL40X70SCA. It matches the 40 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mount. The main change is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this model includes the -S magnet, it works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; if you upgrade to the MBL replacement, you must use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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