This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X80-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X80-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 MAL40X80-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X80-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X80-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 80mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL40X80-CM, matching the exact force, port size, and CM round-end mounting. This SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor.
Two structural details distinguish the legacy MAL from the newer MBL. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Additionally, the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC series rather than sourcing another MAL.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X80-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X80-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X80-CM |
| 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-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 MBL40X80-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). |
| ×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.
Actuates a heavy routing flap on a packaging conveyor, using the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to reliably pivot loaded pallets onto a secondary spur line.
Secures aluminum engine blocks during machining, where the 16mm hard-chrome rod withstands repeated clamping cycles and the 80mm stroke clears the workpiece for robotic loading.
Folds heavy corrugated cardboard top flaps prior to case sealing, utilizing the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight arcing misalignment during the folding arc.
To replace the MAL40X80-CM, order the MBL40X80-CM. Confirm the 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT tapered thread, and CM round-end back cover are correct for your jig. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection on the new MBL, add the S suffix and use the updated CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Since it is a double-acting cylinder, air drives both the extend and retract strokes.
If you need to resize, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not possible within the MAL/MBL mini range (40mm is the largest). Remember that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold position if air pressure drops—the rod will drift. For any load-holding requirement, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X80-CM. It shares the same 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, 628N output force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The primary change is structural: the MAL uses threaded covers, while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. If you need detection on the MBL replacement, order the -S version and use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
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