This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X85SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X85SCM 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 MAL40X85SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X85SCM 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 MBL40X85SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X85SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and an 85mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL40X85SCM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting footprint exactly.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CM round-end back cover. The legacy MAL -S magnet interfaces with older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. A notable structural upgrade is the transition from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to the MBL's riveted rolling-packed body, which offers equivalent durability with a streamlined assembly. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts and uses a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide alongside a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X85SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X85SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X85SCM |
| 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 MBL40X85SCM 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 MBL40X85SCM 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 0.5MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities, utilizing the 85mm stroke to clear the tooling safely.
Actuates a diverting gate on a compact packaging conveyor, where the CM round-end back cover allows slight angular alignment during the push cycle.
Folds corrugated carton flaps at high speeds, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the repetitive impact without damaging the 16mm hard-chrome rod.
To replace the MAL40X85SCM, order the MBL40X85SCM and verify your 85mm stroke, 40mm bore, and G1/4 port thread form (PT tapered default). Ensure your design accommodates the CM round-end back cover and the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG for the -S magnet. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current-line MBLC variant. Since this 85mm stroke is below the 300mm threshold, standard side-load risks are minimal, but always confirm the 16mm rod-end M12x1.25 thread matches your mating component. Remember that neither the MAL nor MBL holds a load when air pressure is lost; the bumper softens impacts but does not function as a lock.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not possible within the 20-40mm mini round family as 40mm is the maximum available bore. If your force requirements exceed the 628N at 0.5MPa (or 128kgf max at 1.0MPa), you must transition to a larger profile cylinder series.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X85SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X85SCM, which maintains the same 40mm bore, 85mm stroke, 628N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. You must update your sensor selection from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG models.
The 40mm bore provides 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, 880N of push force at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It features a G1/4 port, a 16mm rod diameter, and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread.
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