This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X900-CA, 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 MAL40X900-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X900-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 900mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL40X900-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X900-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder configured for a non-standard 900 mm stroke. Built for high-force tasks, it delivers 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and 880 N at 0.7 MPa. The direct replacement is the MBL40X900-CA, matching the 40 mm bore, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting perfectly.
This legacy CA variant features a pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads common in long-stroke linkages. The original MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed assembly. Because this specific SKU lacks an internal magnet, it cannot accept position sensors; furthermore, end-of-travel deceleration relies strictly on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X900-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X900-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X900-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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 MBL40X900-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 MBL40X900-CA 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). |
| ×900 | 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 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect heavy wooden pallets off a main conveyor line, leveraging the 900 mm stroke to clear wide transfer zones.
Employs the CA pivot clevis to swing a long indexing arm, accommodating the arcing motion required to position heavy fabric beams during automated weaving.
Relies on the extended 900 mm reach to push cartons from a lower staging belt into tall storage compartments, using the 880 N force available at 0.7 MPa.
To replace the MAL40X900-CA, order the MBL40X900-CA, ensuring the 900 mm made-to-order stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot are specified. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of a long stroke, step up to the MBLC40 equivalent on the current line. If sizing down, the 32 mm bore offers 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up beyond this 40 mm bore (which provides 628 N at 0.5 MPa and a 128 kgf maximum), you must migrate to a larger ISO profile cylinder. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost. Given the 900 mm extension, the 16 mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending; an external guide rail is strongly recommended to prevent side-load damage.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X900-CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X900-CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 900 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains the same force ratings.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU does not have a built-in magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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