This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA 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 MSAL40X10SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SCA 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SCA
The AirTAC MSAL40X10SCA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 10mm stroke. Air extends the rod to provide 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 exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X10SCA, matching the 40mm bore, G1/4 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU features a -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL successor upgrades this to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper, lacking adjustable cushioning. The CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to accommodate arcing loads.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA 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 MSAL40X10SCA
| 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 MSAL40X10SCA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejector
Ejects small stamped metal parts from a die using 539.9 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the die before the next cycle.
Welding Clamp Arm
Holds a steel fixture in position during a spot weld, using the CA pivot clevis to swing the rod arc-style out of the way on air loss.
Packaging Flap Diverter
Pushes cardboard carton flaps on a packaging line, where the 10mm stroke and fail-safe retracted home prevent jams during machine stoppages.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA
Replace this MSAL40X10SCA with the MSBL40X10SCA, confirming the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT threads, CA pivot clevis, and -S magnet (noting the sensor family change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Ensure your air supply meets the 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. If sizing down, the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, 40mm is the largest standard MSAL bore offering 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X10SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X10SCA, matching the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and the -S magnet to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
This single-acting push cylinder provides 539.9 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. The forces are net of the spring, which is lower than a double-acting cylinder.
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