This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL40X100CM, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100CM
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
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 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 direct replacement 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 direct 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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