This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA 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 MSAL40X15SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X15SCA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 15mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X15SCA
The AirTAC MSAL40X15SCA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 40mm bore and 15mm stroke. Air extends the rod to drive your work, 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 MSBL40X15SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis.
This legacy unit features a -S magnet compatible with older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL successor uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, while the modern replacement has a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this type. The CA back cover provides a pivot eye that swings on a pin to absorb arcing rod trajectories.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X15SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X15SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA 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 MSAL40X15SCA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MSAL40X15SCA Is Used
Stamping Pin Ejection
Uses the 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject small stamped metal pins from a die, relying on the spring return to clear the area before the next cycle.
Pivoting Parts Diverter
Leverages the CA pivot eye to swing a gate on packaging lines, pushing lightweight cartons into a secondary lane when air is applied.
Fail-Safe Brake Engage
Applies a holding clamp on a conveyor drum; air pressure extends the rod to release the brake, while spring return ensures the brake engages automatically on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X15SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA
To replace this MSAL40X15SCA with the MSBL40X15SCA, verify your 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/4 PT thread, and CA pivot mount. Swap your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. If sizing a new machine, step down to a 32mm bore for 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, or step up if you require more than 539.9 N. With this 15mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but ensure the CA clevis pin is aligned to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X15SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X15SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X15SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X15SCA, matching the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. You must update your sensors, as the MSAL -S magnet uses CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG.
The usable push force is 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, which is required to overcome the internal return spring. The maximum push force is roughly 80.7 kgf at 0.7 MPa.
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