This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA 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 MSAL40X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SCA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SCA
The AirTAC MSAL40X60SCA is a discontinued 40 mm bore, single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss, requiring only a 3/2 valve and 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. 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 MSBL40X60SCA, matching the 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot cover. Upgrading brings a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, and the -S magnet switches from CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA 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 MSAL40X60SCA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MSAL40X60SCA Is Used
Press Die Stripping
Ejects stamped sheet metal from progressive press dies with 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa, using the spring return to safely retract the stripper pin during press idle.
Woodworking Clamp Release
Holds cabinetry panels during routing; the spring-return fail-safe home releases the clamp instantly if the main air supply drops, preventing workpiece damage.
Bottling Line Diverter
Pushes glass bottles onto a side conveyor at 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa, with the CA pivot cover accommodating the arcing motion needed to swing the guide arm.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA
To replace this MSAL40X60SCA, specify the MSBL40X60SCA and confirm the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, CA pivot clevis, and -S magnet (noting the sensor change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). If you need less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa); as the largest standard size, 40 mm is the maximum available. Never apply external pull-loads on the unpowered spring return stroke, as the mechanism cannot safely drive external masses backward. At a 60 mm stroke on this 40 mm bore, side-load and rod-bending risks are moderate, so ensure rigid front-cover guide alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X60SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X60SCA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
The MSAL40X60SCA provides a usable push force of 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa (max 80.7 kgf). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa for air to overcome the internal return spring and extend the rod.
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