This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA 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 MSAL40X75CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X75CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 75mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X75CA
The AirTAC MSAL40X75CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 40mm bore and 75mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do work, 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, net of the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X75CA, sharing the same force class, G1/4 port, and 75mm stroke.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing linkages. It has threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific code lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a position sensor. The MSBL upgrade also shifts switches from the older CS1-M/DS1-M family to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X75CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X75CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA 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 MSAL40X75CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MSAL40X75CA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects formed sheet metal brackets from a die using 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the bed before the next cycle.
Packaging Flap Folding
The CA pivot clevis accommodates the changing geometry as it swings to fold heavy corrugated carton flaps, with the spring ensuring a safe retracted home.
Woodworking Clamp Arm
Holds a wooden workpiece against a router fence with 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact without requiring manual adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X75CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA
To replace this MSAL40X75CA with the MSBL40X75CA, confirm the 40mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and CA clevis mounting. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke. If sizing a new application, step down to the 32mm bore for 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, or step up if you need more power. At 75mm stroke on this 40mm bore, side-load alignment is critical to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X75CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X75CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X75CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X75CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 75mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/4 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you add a magnet.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa (about 80.6 kgf), already net of the return spring. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring and extend the rod.
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