This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU 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 MSAL40X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SU
The AirTAC MSAL40X60SU is a discontinued 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 when air is removed. This 40mm bore delivers 539.9N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (791.1N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the opposing spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X60SU, matching the 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU 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 MSAL40X60SU
| 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 MSAL40X60SU Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects small metal blanks from a stamping die using 539.9N of push force at 0.5 MPa, with the spring ensuring the rod clears the die safely on air loss.
PCB Router Gating
Actuates a routing gate on a printed circuit board depaneling machine, using the -S magnet and CS1-M switch to verify gate closure before routing begins.
Bearing Press Seating
Presses small bearings into housings on an assembly line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 791.1N peak impact force at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU
To replace this MSAL40X60SU, install the drop-in MSBL40X60SU. Confirm the 40mm bore, 60mm stroke, PT G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet (noting the sensor family change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
If sizing a new layout, you can step down to the 32mm bore for lighter duty (317.7N push at 0.5 MPa), or step up if you need more force—though 40mm is the largest standard MSAL size. For a 60mm stroke on this small bore, verify your mounting to prevent side-load and rod-bending issues.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X60SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X60SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X60SU, which matches the 40mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, U back cover, and single-acting push function. You only need to update your sensors, as the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The usable push force is 539.9N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 80.6 kgf). The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the return spring. The fixed rubber bumper handles end-of-stroke impact, and the spring provides a fail-safe retracted home, not a mid-stroke lock.
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