This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X80-CA-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X80-CA-H 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 MAL40X80-CA-H (Discontinued) → MBL40X80-CA-H is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 80mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X80-CA-H, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X80-CA-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. As the largest bore in the legacy range, it delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa (880 N at 0.7 MPa) over an 80 mm stroke. AirTAC replaced this unit with the MBL40X80-CA-H, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact 40 mm bore, G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a CA clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads without binding. The legacy MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed construction. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC line.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X80-CA-H (Discontinued) → MBL40X80-CA-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X80-CA-H |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 MBL40X80-CA-H 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 MBL40X80-CA-H 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). |
| ×80 | 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.
Steers heavy pallets along a sorting line using the 628 N push force, with the CA pivot absorbing the lateral arc as the load redirects.
Kicks formed metal parts out of a die, relying on the 16 mm hard-chrome plated carbon steel rod to withstand repetitive impact.
Folds thick cardboard carton flaps at high speed, where the fixed rubber bumper sufficiently absorbs the 80 mm stroke impact.
To replace the MAL40X80-CA-H, order the MBL40X80-CA-H. It matches the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and CA pivot hardware exactly. If your fixture lacks external guides and experiences high side-loads, the CA clevis is essential to prevent rod bending. If you need position detection, you must switch to an MBL variant with a magnet (which uses the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, unlike the older CS1-M/DS1-M).
If you are sizing a new machine, consider stepping down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duty, or stepping up—though 40 mm is the maximum bore for this mini round family, so higher loads require migrating to a different ISO profile cylinder. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; a plain MBL will drift and drop its load when air pressure is lost, so install an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X80-CA-H. It provides identical bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
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. This unit has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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