This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL40X10CA, 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 MSAL40X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA
- 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 MSAL40X10CA
The AirTAC MSAL40X10CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 10 mm stroke and spring return. Air extends the rod to deliver 539.9 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. The direct replacement is the MSBL40X10CA, matching the 40 mm bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis mount.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. When upgrading to the MSBL, note the construction changes: the MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, as no adjustable cushion is provided.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA 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 MSAL40X10CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MSAL40X10CA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects small stamped metal parts from a die using 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa, with the spring ensuring the pin retracts clear of the tooling on air loss.
Pivot Arm Gate
Leverages the CA clevis to swing a diverter gate on a packaging line, absorbing arcing motion through the pivot pin during the short 10 mm stroke.
Clamping Fixture
Holds an automotive bracket in a machining fixture; the spring return releases the part automatically if shop air drops, preventing jammed unloading.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA
To replace this MSAL40X10CA, confirm the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA pivot clevis. The MSBL40X10CA drops in directly, but if you previously used a magnet on other axes, this no-sensor SKU cannot take one, and the MSBL switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors anyway. Ensure your air supply beats the 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing, if 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 32 mm bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more force, 40 mm is the largest available, yielding 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. Even at 10 mm, keep the rod aligned to avoid side-load bending on the 16 mm rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X10CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL40X10CA, matching the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
The usable push force is 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa (max 80.7 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. This SKU has no magnet and cannot accept a sensor.
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