This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU 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 MSAL40X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SU
The AirTAC MSAL40X10SU is a discontinued 40mm single-acting push cylinder with a 10mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, yielding a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 539.9 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X10SU, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing using the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade transitions to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU 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 MSAL40X10SU
| 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 MSAL40X10SU Is Used
Press-Fit Bushings
Drives a 539.9 N @0.5 MPa stroke to seat small bronze bushings into gearbox housings, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 10mm end-impact.
Pallet Stripper Gate
Extends 10mm to push a diverter flap on a packaging conveyor, with the spring return ensuring the gate clears the lane when the 0.2 MPa air supply drops.
Connector Ejection
Kicks molded plastic connectors out of an injection mold cavity using 791.1 N @0.7 MPa, with the U flat-end cover mounting flush against the machine frame.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU
Replace this MSAL40X10SU directly with the MSBL40X10SU, confirming the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and the -S magnet's sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required for air to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety. If sizing down, the 32mm bore (317.7 N @0.5 MPa) fits lighter ejection duties; if stepping up, note this 40mm bore is the largest available in this mini series. The short 10mm stroke keeps rod-bending stress minimal even under abrupt side-loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X10SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X10SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X10SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X10SU, which matches the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U back cover. The MSAL uses threaded covers and the -S magnet works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL features a riveted body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The usable push force is 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 80.7 kgf). The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa. A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required because the internal return spring opposes the air stroke, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact.
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