This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X85SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X85SCA 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 MAL40X85SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X85SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 85mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X85SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X85SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 85mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X85SCA, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot back cover. The magnet on the original MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Unlike the older MAL with its threaded front and back covers, the updated MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if adjustable cushioning is required, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X85SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X85SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X85SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 MBL40X85SCA 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 MBL40X85SCA 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). |
| ×85 | 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.
Provides 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa to eject small plastic parts from an injection mold, utilizing the CA pivot to prevent binding during the press cycle.
Swings a diverting arm on a packaging conveyor line, where the 528N pull force reliably retracts the 16mm rod against the weight of the mechanism.
Folds top flaps on small shipping cartons, where the compact 40mm aluminum body fits neatly within tight machine guarding.
To replace the MAL40X85SCA, order the MBL40X85SCA. Confirm the 85mm stroke, the G1/4 port, the PT thread form, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, prepare to upgrade your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series. If you need adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC40X85SCA instead.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 32mm bore neighbor, which yields 402N of push force at 0.5 MPa, or step up is unavailable as 40mm is the largest mini round size. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical safety. The 85mm stroke is short enough that the 16mm rod handles side loads well without an external guide.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X85SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X85SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 85mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You will need to update your sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The MAL40X85SCA delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread.
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