This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL40X60SCA, 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 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SCA
- 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 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 direct 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 direct 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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