This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X80U, 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 AirTAC MAL40X80-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X80-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X80-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 80mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod. The direct replacement is the MBL40X80-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, and mounting interface exactly.
This specific SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid, non-pivoting rear mounting and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. The legacy MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body for better structural integrity. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X80-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X80-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X80-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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.
Halts 40mm wide conveyor pallets in packaging lines using 628N of push force at 0.5MPa, absorbing kinetic energy via the fixed rubber bumper.
Secures heavy aluminum castings inside machining centers; the rigid U flat-end back cover ensures the 16mm rod holds alignment without rear pivot arc.
Drives mechanical arms to fold heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on case sealers, benefiting from the 80mm stroke and self-lubricating bearing guide.
To replace the MAL40X80-U, order the MBL40X80-U, ensuring you retain the PT tapered port thread, the U flat-end back cover, and the G1/4 port size. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, you must step up to an MBL40X80S-U and switch to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are phased out.
If you need to resize, stepping down to a 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not possible within the MAL/MBL mini range (40mm is the largest size). Note that the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact and is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so use an external rod lock for suspended loads. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, migrate to the MBLC40X80-U variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X80-U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X80-U, which offers the same 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, 628N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
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. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, not an adjustable cushion. If you need adjustable air cushioning, you must switch to the current MBLC40X80-U model.
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