This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X930SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X930SCA 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 MAL40X930SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X930SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 930mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X930SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X930SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 930mm non-standard stroke. Built for high force in tight spaces, it delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X930SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU features a built-in -S magnet for position sensing. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. If you relied on CS1-M or DS1-M switches on this MAL, you must migrate to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family for the MBL upgrade.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X930SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X930SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X930SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 930 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 MBL40X930SCA 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 MBL40X930SCA 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). |
| ×930 | 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 930mm traversal of heavy warp beams on automated weaving looms, utilizing the 628N push force to shift materials precisely across the carriage.
Extends fully to kick misaligned pallets off a high-speed packaging line, relying on the CA pivot bracket to absorb the angular impact of the diversion.
Raises delicate printed circuit board carriers to testing headers, using the -S magnet with legacy CS1-M switches to verify the full 930mm upstroke position.
To replace the MAL40X930SCA, order the MBL40X930SCA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 930mm made-to-order stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover are retained. The -S magnet carries over, but plan to swap your CS1-M/DS1-M sensors for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If sizing down, the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, you must leave the mini round family for larger profile cylinders. At 930mm, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads—use the CA clevis to articulate and pair it with an external guide. The fixed rubber bumper cannot absorb high kinetic energy at this length, so evaluate the MBLC for adjustable air cushioning. Note that neither the bumper nor the MBL acts as a rod lock; a pilot-operated check valve is required to hold loads safely during air loss.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X930SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X930SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 930mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade any -S magnet sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The 40mm bore cylinder uses a 16mm carbon-steel rod with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 880N, and the maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 930mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length exceeding the 500mm standard maximum.
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