This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM 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 MSAL40X80SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCM
The AirTAC MSAL40X80SCM is a discontinued 40mm bore, 80mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return fail-safe home. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it when air is released. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X80SCM, which matches the bore, stroke, 539.9 N usable push force at 0.5 MPa, and G1/4 port.
This SKU includes the S magnet, which uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. The CM back cover provides a round-end housing, and the rod is 16 mm with an M12x1.25 thread.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM 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 MSAL40X80SCM
| 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 MSAL40X80SCM Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Ejects plastic parts from mold cavities using 539.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa, with the spring safely retracting the pin when air drops.
Sheet Metal Stamping
Applies 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa to hold light gauge sheet steel in a stamping die, relying on the CM round-end cover for flush mounting.
Packaging Flap Folding
Pushes corrugated carton flaps closed on a packaging line, where the single-acting spring return ensures the mechanism retracts clear of the product path.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM
Replace this MSAL40X80SCM directly with the MSBL40X80SCM, confirming the 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet (noting the sensor family change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure so air can beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety. If sizing down, the 32mm bore neighbor yields 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, this 40mm bore is the largest in the range, providing 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. With an 80mm stroke on this compact body, watch for side-load and rod-bending forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL40X80SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL40X80SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL40X80SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL40X80SCM, matching the 40mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM cover. The MSAL threaded covers become a riveted body on the MSBL, and the -S magnet upgrades from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
The usable push force is 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. It uses a fixed rubber bumper and cannot hold a load mid-stroke without an external device.
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