This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X800ULB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X800ULB 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 MAL40X800ULB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X800ULB 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 MBL40X800ULB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X800ULB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and an 800mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, peaking at 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X800ULB, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and LB foot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and a fixed rubber bumper. Because it lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The modern MBL upgrade replaces the MAL's threaded front and back covers with a riveted rolling-packed body, and if adjustable cushioning is needed, the MBLC variant provides it.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X800ULB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X800ULB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X800ULB |
| 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 MBL40X800ULB 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 MBL40X800ULB 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.
Uses the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to deflect standard wooden pallets off a transfer line, leveraging the 800mm stroke to clear the conveyor frame completely.
Relies on the 800mm travel to fold large corrugated carton flaps, while the LB foot mount secures the rigid U-cover body against the machine frame.
Drives a sliding gate across a packaging lane, taking advantage of the 128kgf maximum theoretical force to overcome sliding friction over the long stroke.
To replace the MAL40X800ULB, order the MBL40X800ULB and verify the 40mm bore, 800mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and LB foot mounting. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, 40mm is the largest available MAL/MBL size. This 800mm stroke is non-standard (exceeding the 500mm max), so expect a made-to-order lead time.
With an 800mm stroke on a 16mm rod, side-load tolerance is very low. You must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion or a lock; a plain MBL will drift if air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
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Yes, the MAL40X800ULB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X800ULB, which offers the same 40mm bore, 800mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and LB foot mount. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors; the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on -S models.
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