This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM 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 MSAL40X100SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100SCM
The AirTAC MSAL40X100SCM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 40mm bore and 100mm stroke. Air extends the rod for the work cycle, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers a usable push force of 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X100SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, which uses the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MSBL upgrade switches to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, meaning there is no adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM 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 MSAL40X100SCM
| 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 MSAL40X100SCM Is Used
Pneumatic Press Ejection
Ejects stamped metal parts from a 50-ton press bed. The 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa reliably clears heavy blanks, while the spring return guarantees the rod clears the die during air loss.
Plastic Injection Unloading
Pushes finished molded plastic gears off a conveyor chute. The fail-safe retracted home prevents the rod from blocking the chute when the mold closes or if the air supply drops.
Woodworking Clamp Release
Applies 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa to hold a door panel during routing. The single-acting push design uses one 3/2 valve, and the spring return safely releases the clamp if the emergency stop cuts air.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM
To replace the MSAL40X100SCM, install the drop-in MSBL40X100SCM. Confirm the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. You must also swap the CS1-M or DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors to fit the new magnet. Maintain a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing force, the next size down is the 32mm bore, yielding 317.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa. The 40mm bore is the largest in this mini series, so there is no larger single-acting push option here. For a 100mm stroke on these small bores, verify side-load conditions to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X100SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X100SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X100SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X100SCM, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM mounting. You must update your position sensors, as the MSAL -S magnet uses CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
The usable push force is 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum push force is 791.1 N (about 80.6 kgf). Because an internal spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa. The spring provides a fail-safe retracted home on air loss, but it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
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