This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL40X80SCA, 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 MSAL40X80SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCA 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA
- 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 MSAL40X80SCA
The AirTAC MSAL40X80SCA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with an 80mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. As the largest bore in this series, it delivers a usable push force of 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL40X80SCA, sharing the same 40mm bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. The older MSAL uses CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade accepts CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MSAL features threaded covers, while the modern MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. This unit has a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin, ideal for arcing loads.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA 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 MSAL40X80SCA
| 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 MSAL40X80SCA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects formed sheet metal brackets from a hydraulic stamping die. The 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa reliably clears heavy parts, while the spring return guarantees the rod is safely out of the die before the next cycle.
Pallet Gate Diversion
Pushes a diverter arm to route heavy wooden pallets down a packaging conveyor line. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the arcing swing of the gate mechanism without binding.
Plastic Injection Mold Clamping
Holds a core insert in place inside an injection mold during plastic injection. The fail-safe spring return automatically retracts the core if plant air pressure drops, preventing mold damage.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA
To replace this MSAL40X80SCA, install the MSBL40X80SCA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet. Note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches must change to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG models. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing a new application, step down to a 32mm bore for 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, or step up if you need more power. Since 40mm is the largest available bore in this family, exceeding 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa requires moving to a double-acting MAL cylinder. At this 80mm stroke, ensure your mounting handles side loads to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X80SCA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL40X80SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You will need to upgrade your position sensors, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG models on the MSBL.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers a net force of 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum output of 791.1 N. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. Because it is single-acting, you must not apply an external load on the spring return stroke.
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