This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM in place of this model. The replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/4 ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Air drives the push (work) stroke and the spring returns the rod — it rests retracted on air loss. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM
The AirTAC MSAL40X100CM is a discontinued 40mm bore, 100mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It yields a usable push force of 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa (791.1 N at 0.7 MPa). The direct drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X100CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This MSAL40X100CM SKU lacks the -S magnet option and therefore cannot accept a position sensor; the MSBL upgrade also shifts sensor families from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG if needed. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as there is no adjustable cushion. A 100mm stroke on a 40mm bore demands strict axial alignment to prevent rod-bending side loads.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 150 mm |
Single-acting minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa (the air must overcome the return spring). Do not apply an external load during the spring return stroke. The AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Push Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 539.9 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 791.1 N |
Usable single-acting force after the return spring — lower than a same-bore double-acting cylinder. Size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement: MSAL → MSBL. Related: MTAL/MTBL (single-acting pull), MAL/MBL (double acting).
Where the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM Is Used
Printed Circuit Board Stamping
Provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa to push raw PCB panels into a routing fixture, with the spring return safely ejecting the board home upon air loss.
Aluminum Extrusion Notching
Drives a 100mm stroke notching blade into 40mm aluminum profiles; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-stroke impact without adjustment.
Packaging Flap Sealing
Extends to hold cardboard carton flaps closed during hot-melt adhesive application, relying on the fail-safe retracted home to prevent line jams.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM
To replace the MSAL40X100CM, install the drop-in MSBL40X100CM. Confirm the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and lack of a magnet. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required to overcome the return spring, and apply NO external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing, the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not available as 40mm is the largest MSAL size. At 100mm stroke, ensure your mounting resists side-load rod-bending forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same push direction and retracted fail-safe home
- ✓ Min 0.2 MPa; no external load on the spring return
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Confirm back cover (CA / U) and thread (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 1.0 MPa (min 0.2 to overcome the spring).
- check Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X100CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X100CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM mounting. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force is 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa (max 80.6 kgf). It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the internal return spring. This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot accept a sensor.
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