This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X75-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X75-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 MAL40X75-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X75-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 75mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X75-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X75-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 40mm bore, 75mm stroke, and delivers 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X75-CM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy unit utilized threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. Additionally, the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you should step up to the current MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X75-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X75-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X75-CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 MBL40X75-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 MBL40X75-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). |
| ×75 | 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.
With 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 40mm bore cylinder actuates heavy cardboard case diverters on high-speed packaging lines, using the 75mm stroke to push boxes cleanly between lanes.
The CM round-end back cover allows pivotal movement on an injection molding machine ejector plate, absorbing slight misalignment while the 16mm hard-chrome plated rod pushes finished plastic parts out of the mold cavity.
In end-of-line palletizers, the 880N push force at 0.7 MPa provides enough authority to halt a heavy wooden pallet sliding on rollers, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the sudden deceleration impact.
To replace the MAL40X75-CM, order the MBL40X75-CM. Verify your 16mm carbon-steel rod with its M12x1.25 thread, the G1/4 port, and the CM round-end back cover, which is designed to accept a clevis or rod end for articulating loads. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore offers 402N of push force at 0.5 MPa; if you need to step up, note that 40mm is the largest available bore in this mini series.
Keep in mind that a plain double-acting cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the impact at the stroke ends and is not a locking mechanism. For suspended or vertical loads, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X75-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X75-CM, which shares the exact same 40mm bore, 75mm stroke, 628N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880N, and the maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU does not have the -S magnet option, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors; if sensing is required, you need an MBL40X75S-CM which uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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