This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X800-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X800-CA 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 MAL40X800-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X800-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 800mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X800-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X800-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 800mm stroke. Because 800mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this unit was a made-to-order configuration. It delivers a push force of 628 N and pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X800-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 800mm stroke. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific model lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The rod relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X800-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X800-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X800-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 800 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 MBL40X800-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 MBL40X800-CA 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). |
| ×800 | 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 beat-up mechanism in wide textile looms, using the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa over the 800mm stroke to position the reed, while the CA pivot absorbs the lateral arc.
Pushes heavy pallets across a transfer station where the 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa is required, and the long 800mm stroke reaches across the conveyor lane.
Diverts large storage trays at a distribution hub, relying on the 528 N pull force to retract the 16mm carbon-steel rod rapidly within compact machinery envelopes.
To replace the MAL40X800-CA, order the MBL40X800-CA. Verify your setup accommodates the G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and the CA pivot clevis. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet, no position sensing is possible; if you need end-of-stroke detection, you must upgrade to an MBL40X800-S-CA and switch from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, this 40mm bore provides 628 N push and 528 N pull force. If you need less force, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402 N push and 346 N pull. If you need more power, note that 40mm is the largest available MAL/MBL mini round bore, so for higher loads you must transition to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. For a stroke of 800mm, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; you must use an external guide rail or ensure the CA pivot absorbs the arcing motion. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the load—if air is lost, the rod drifts. For a true adjustable cushion, step up to the MBLC40X800-CA.
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Yes, the MAL40X800-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X800-CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 800mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa, the 40mm bore provides 628 N push and 528 N pull force; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; legacy -S versions used CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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