This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X75SCASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X75SCASDB 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 MAL40X75SCASDB (Discontinued) → MBL40X75SCASDB 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 MBL40X75SCASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X75SCASDB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder built for compact spaces. As the largest bore in the MAL family, it delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa and utilizes a G1/4 port paired with a 16 mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod. AirTAC ended production of this series, but the MBL40X75SCASDB serves as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot clevis back cover paired with an SDB pivot bracket, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing load paths. The original MAL body relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this unit carries the -S magnet code, it was designed to work with the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches; buyers upgrading to the MBL must switch to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X75SCASDB (Discontinued) → MBL40X75SCASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X75SCASDB |
| 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 MBL40X75SCASDB 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 MBL40X75SCASDB 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.
Provides 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities where a larger profile cylinder would not fit.
Swings a diverting arm on a packaging line using the CA pivot and SDB bracket to absorb arcing loads while guiding boxes at 880 N push force.
Holds printed circuit board panels securely during routing operations, relying on the 528 N pull force to maintain grip against tool vibration.
To replace the MAL40X75SCASDB, order the MBL40X75SCASDB and verify your 75 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread form. You must also migrate your position sensing: the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches will not fit the new body, so select CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for the MBL. If your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning to dissipate kinetic energy, step up to the MBLC variant, as the MAL only provides a fixed rubber bumper. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if drifting poses a safety risk.
When sizing this actuator, consider stepping down to the 32 mm bore if your application only requires 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, which saves valuable envelope space. Conversely, if 628 N is insufficient and you need higher output, the MAL series tops out at 40 mm, meaning you must migrate entirely to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder for greater thrust. The 16 mm rod on this 40 mm bore offers reasonable stability, but if side loads are severe, the CA clevis and SDB bracket combination helps accommodate misalignment.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X75SCASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X75SCASDB, which matches the 40 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and SDB mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet for position sensing, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion.
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