This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X950CMLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X950CMLB 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 MAL40X950CMLB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X950CMLB 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 MBL40X950CMLB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X950CMLB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 950mm stroke. Because 950mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X950CMLB, matching the force, G1/4 port, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting.
This legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The 16mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating, and the piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X950CMLB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X950CMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X950CMLB |
| 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 MBL40X950CMLB 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 MBL40X950CMLB 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.
Uses the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to deflect heavy packaged cartons off a 950mm long conveyor belt into a sorting chute.
Raises a 950mm tall protective machinery guard gate, relying on the LB foot bracket to anchor the base rigidly to the machine frame.
Shifts a heavy textile warp beam laterally across a 950mm span, where the CM round-end pivot absorbs angular rod misalignment.
To replace the MAL40X950CMLB, order the MBL40X950CMLB. Verify your 40mm bore, 950mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore neighbor offers 402N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, this 40mm bore is the largest available in this mini series at 628N push.
At 950mm, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot bracket to prevent damage. This CM round-end allows rotational alignment to absorb minor misalignment. Note the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion—if you need end-of-stroke deceleration for a heavy load, step up to the MBLC variant. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost, so add a pilot-operated check valve if drifting is a concern.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X950CMLB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X950CMLB, which matches the 40mm bore, 950mm stroke, G1/4 port, CM round-end, and LB foot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The 40mm bore generates 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if you need sensing, order an MBL40X950SCMLB which uses the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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