This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM 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 MSAL40X40SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X40SCM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 40mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X40SCM
The AirTAC MSAL40X40SCM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 16mm rod to perform 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. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X40SCM, matching the 40mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion is provided on this single-acting type.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X40SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X40SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM 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 MSAL40X40SCM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MSAL40X40SCM Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects formed sheet metal brackets from a stamping die using 539.9 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, with the spring ensuring the rod retracts clear before the next press cycle.
PCB Router Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router fixture during depaneling; the spring-return fail-safe home releases the clamp instantly if shop air drops.
Packaging Diverter Gate
Pushes a mechanical diverter gate to route cartons on a packaging conveyor, relying on the 16mm rod and fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 40mm stroke impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X40SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM
To replace this MSAL40X40SCM, migrate to the MSBL40X40SCM and verify your 3/2 valve supplies the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure required to overcome the return spring. Confirm the G1/4 PT port, M12x1.25 rod thread, CM round-end back cover, and swap your CS1-M/DS1-M sensors for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Never apply an external load on the spring return stroke.
If sizing your circuit, step down to the 32mm bore for 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, or step up is unavailable as 40mm is the largest MAL series size. At 40mm stroke, rod bending is low, but always ensure rigid front-guide alignment to prevent side-load wear on the hard-chrome rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X40SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X40SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X40SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X40SCM, matching the 40mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM cover. You must upgrade your position sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M series to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 539.9 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of 80.7 kgf. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring, and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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