This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X950CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X950CA 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 MAL40X950CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X950CA 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 MBL40X950CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X950CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder built for a 40 mm bore and a 950 mm made-to-order stroke. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it relies on a G1/4 port and a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Because this stroke exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, it was produced as a special order. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X950CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same force, porting, and CA pivot mounting.
The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed construction for faster assembly. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. It uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion, and its heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for a long service life.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X950CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X950CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X950CA |
| 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 MBL40X950CA 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 MBL40X950CA 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 the heavy beater mechanism on an industrial weaving loom, utilizing the 628 N push force to pack weft threads tightly across a wide 950 mm span.
Stages heavy pallets between roller conveyors, where the CA pivot bracket accommodates slight angular misalignment during the long 950 mm extension.
Moves large motherboard handling trays in electronics assembly, benefiting from the self-lubricating bearing guide over extended repetitive cycles.
To replace the MAL40X950CA, order the MBL40X950CA, ensuring you keep the PT thread, G1/4 port, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current-line MBLC40. If you need position sensing, note that this SKU has no magnet; you must specify an -S model, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32 mm bore (providing 402 N push at 0.5 MPa), and the 40 mm bore is the largest available in this mini series. Because the 950 mm stroke is exceptionally long, the 16 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use an external guide rail or rely on the CA clevis to articulate and absorb misalignment. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock if the load must be held.
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Yes, the MAL40X950CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X950CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 950 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but the performance ratings are identical.
The 40 mm bore provides a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/4 port and a 16 mm rod with an M12x1.25 thread.
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