This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X80SCA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X80-S-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X80-S-CA 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 direct replacement is the MBL40X80-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X80-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Featuring a 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, and a CA pivot back cover, it is engineered for compact spaces requiring arcing rod movement. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, AirTAC replaced it with the MBL40X80-S-CA—a direct upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing; the legacy MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. A key mechanical upgrade differentiates the two generations: the MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both utilize a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, but if your application demands adjustable pneumatic cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X80-S-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X80-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X80-S-CA |
| 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-S-CA 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-S-CA produces the same force from the same bore. 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.
Drives the swinging arm on a carton erector to fold side flaps, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa and the CA pivot bracket to accommodate the mechanism's arcing motion.
Actuates a pivot-arm diverter on a parcel sorting line, where the 880 N push at 0.7 MPa easily redirects small totes and the -S magnet confirms stroke completion for the PLC.
Indexes a hinged safety gate at a pallet conveyor transfer point, relying on the robust 16 mm rod and 80 mm stroke to clear the path for incoming goods.
To replace the MAL40X80-S-CA, order the exact direct replacement MBL40X80-S-CA. Confirm your setup matches the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover. Because this unit has the -S magnet, you must update your sensing inventory: the MBL accepts CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, replacing the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors. If you need to adjust sizing, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or step up to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder for higher force requirements.
The 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating offers low side-load tolerance, but the CA pivot bracket helps accommodate arcing loads by swinging on a pin. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke; it does not lock the rod. If your load drifts when air pressure drops, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Should you need precise end-of-stroke damping rather than a fixed bumper, select the MBLC40X80-S-CA on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X80-S-CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X80-S-CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You only need to update your position sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M and DS1-M models.
The 40 mm bore generates 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because it has the -S magnet, it works with CS1-M and DS1-M switches on the MAL, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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