This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X80-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X80-S-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-S-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X80-S-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-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X80-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a robust 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, peaking at 880 N push at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X80-S-CM, matching the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting exactly. You simply order the MBL equivalent to keep your machine running.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally pairing with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches. When upgrading to the MBL, you must update to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. The 16 mm carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating, and the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X80-S-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X80-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X80-S-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-S-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-S-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.
Drives small ejector pins on a 40-ton injection molding press, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to break plastic parts free from the cavity.
Powers a pivot diverter arm on a packaging conveyor, where the 80 mm stroke and CM round-end pivot accommodate slight arcing motion without binding.
Actuates a bed-of-nails test fixture for circuit boards, using the -S magnet and a DS1-M switch to verify the test head is fully extended before probing.
To replace the MAL40X80-S-CM, order the MBL40X80-S-CM. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread form. The CM round-end back cover provides a pivot point for slight misalignment, unlike a rigid flat-end U cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, remember the sensor family changes from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches on the MBL. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current-line MBLC variant.
For sizing, if 628 N push at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 32 mm bore neighbor, which yields 402 N push. If you need more power, note that 40 mm is the largest available bore in this mini round family, so exceeding 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa requires moving to a larger ISO profile cylinder. A plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops; for vertical or suspended loads, add an external pilot-operated check valve or a rod lock.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X80-S-CM. It matches the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and if you use the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The cylinder provides a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread, operates at 30-800 mm/s, and relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration.
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