This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X75-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X75-U 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-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X75-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X75-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 75mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X75-U, which matches the original G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and U flat-end rear cover exactly.
This legacy SKU features a rigid flat-end back cover and uses the default PT tapered port thread. Because it lacks an S designation, this specific cylinder cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X75-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X75-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X75-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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.
Drives a rigid diverter arm on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to reliably side-track heavy cardboard cartons.
Pushes an auxiliary ejector pin plate on a small plastic injection molding machine, relying on the 16mm hard-chrome plated rod for straight linear motion.
Advances a metal strip feed mechanism in a desktop stamping press, where the 75mm stroke precisely indexes the material for each cutting cycle.
To replace this MAL40X75-U, order the MBL40X75-U. It is a true drop-in upgrade: the 40mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and flat-end U back cover remain identical. If you need to step down to a smaller bore, the 32mm version provides 402N of push force at 0.5MPa. Stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest MAL mini round cylinder available. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this model, look at the current MBLC40X75 line. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so use an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X75-U. It matches the 40mm bore, 75mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull force. At 0.7MPa the push force is 880N, and the maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. If you need sensing on the MBL replacement, order the -S version which uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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