This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA 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 MSAL40X150CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X150CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 150mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X150CA
The AirTAC MSAL40X150CA is a discontinued 40mm bore, single-acting push cylinder with a 150mm stroke and CA pivot back cover. Air extends the rod to do work; an internal spring retracts it for a fail-safe 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 drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X150CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke damping is a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X150CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X150CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA 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 MSAL40X150CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MSAL40X150CA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects formed sheet metal parts from a stamping die. The 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa clears heavy blanks, while the spring return provides a fail-safe retracted home.
Packaging Flap Folding
Folds corrugated carton flaps on a packaging line. The CA pivot mount accommodates the arcing motion as the flap closes over a 150mm travel distance.
Woodworking Clamp
Holds wooden workpieces against a router fence. The 791.1 N force at 0.7 MPa resists cutting vibration, releasing instantly when air is removed.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X150CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA
Replace this MSAL40X150CA with the MSBL40X150CA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT threads, and CA clevis mount. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring. At 150mm stroke on a small bore, rod-bending side-loads are a risk—use a guide. If sizing down, the 32mm bore gives 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, it is the largest MSAL bore offering 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X150CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X150CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X150CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X150CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 150mm stroke, CA mount, and G1/4 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
It is single-acting push, so the usable push force is net of the return spring: 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa, 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 791.1 N (approx 80.6 kgf). Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal spring.
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