This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X950-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X950-S-U 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 MAL40X950-S-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X950-S-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 950mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X950-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X950-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 950mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers a push force of 628 N at 0.5 MPa (880 N at 0.7 MPa) using a G1/4 port. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X950-S-U, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end rear mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection; the legacy MAL works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion on either unit (for that, AirTAC offers the MBLC variant).
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X950-S-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X950-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X950-S-U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 950 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 MBL40X950-S-U 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 MBL40X950-S-U 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). |
| ×950 | 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 a 950mm sweep arm to fold large corrugated carton flaps in a packaging line, utilizing the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly crease heavy cardboard.
Shifts heavy fabric beams between processing stations, where the U flat-end back cover provides rigid axial alignment and the long stroke accommodates varying material widths.
Lifts wooden pallet blanks from a magazine feeder, relying on the 880 N thrust at 0.7 MPa to elevate the load while the -S magnet confirms the full 950mm extension.
To replace this MAL, order the MBL40X950-S-U. Confirm the 40mm bore, 950mm non-standard stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, U flat-end back cover, and the -S magnet requirement. Because the 950mm stroke far exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it is a special-order item. The 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating has low side-load tolerance over this distance; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
If you need to adjust the force, step down to the 32mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up—though 40mm is the largest MAL/MBL mini round size, requiring a switch to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder for higher thrust. Note that the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts; it will not hold a load if air pressure drops. For position holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X950-S-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X950-S-U, which matches the 40mm bore, 950mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the sensor family from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull force, increasing to 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration; it does not have an adjustable air cushion.
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