This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL40X50CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL40X50CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X50CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 50mm 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X50CA
The AirTAC MSAL40X50CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 16mm rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This 40mm bore delivers 539.9 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (791.1 N at 0.7 MPa). The direct replacement is the MSBL40X50CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads, and uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. It has no -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. During your upgrade to the MSBL, note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG if you ever add switches, and the construction shifts from these threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X50CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X50CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA 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 MSAL40X50CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MSAL40X50CA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects formed sheet metal brackets from a stamping die. The 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa clears heavy parts, and the spring return retracts safely when air is cut.
Pivoting Gate Diversion
Actuates a heavy diverter gate on a packaging conveyor. The CA clevis accommodates the arcing swing of the gate, while the fail-safe spring return closes the gate on air loss.
Plastic Mold Clamping
Holds injection mold halves aligned during a low-pressure press fit. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 50mm stroke impact without requiring adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X50CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA
To replace this MSAL40X50CA with the MSBL40X50CA, confirm the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA clevis. Because this is the largest standard MAL bore, you cannot step up within the series; if 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, you must move to a larger ISO cylinder. If you need less force, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure required to overcome the return spring, and never apply an external load on the spring return stroke. At a 50mm stroke on this 40mm bore, side-load and rod-bending risks are low, but ensure the CA clevis pin is aligned to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X50CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X50CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X50CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL40X50CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 80 kgf max). Because the internal return spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. It cannot hold a load mid-stroke; the spring drives it to a retracted rest on air loss.
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