This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM 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 MSAL40X80CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 80mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80CM
The AirTAC MSAL40X80CM 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 released. 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 MSBL40X80CM, matching the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end cover.
This MSAL40X80CM SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke, as the spring provides a rest, not a powered lock.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM 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 MSAL40X80CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | 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 MSAL40X80CM Is Used
Press Die Ejection
Ejects stamped metal parts from a 40-ton press die; the 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa reliably overcomes die friction, and the spring return guarantees a clear mold on air loss.
Woodworking Gate Diverting
Actuates a diverter gate on a woodworking line to route pine blanks; the G1/4 port provides the volume needed for a swift 80 mm stroke across the conveyor.
Packaging Flap Folding
Folds secondary carton flaps on a corrugated box erector; the fail-safe spring-return home ensures the flap mechanism retracts cleanly if the pneumatic supply drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM
Replace the MSAL40X80CM directly with the MSBL40X80CM, confirming the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, PT-threaded G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end, and CM round-end cover. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; the MSBL upgrade will require CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if sensing is added later.
To size either direction: stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is unavailable as 40 mm is the largest standard mini bore. At 80 mm stroke on this small body, ensure the load is guided to prevent rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X80CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X80CM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM cover.
It is a single-acting push cylinder with a usable force of 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa and a 0.2 MPa minimum to beat the return spring. The fixed rubber bumper handles end damping, and this no-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor.
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