This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA 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 MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/4 ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Air drives the pull (work) stroke and the spring returns the rod — it rests extended on air loss. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA
The AirTAC MTAL40X100CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40mm bore and 100mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out when air is released. This fail-safe extended home position is useful for opening mechanisms during a power loss. It delivers a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa, net of the opposing spring.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X100CA, matching the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MTBL moves from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. If you need position detection on the new unit, the MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring extend) |
| 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 100 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Pull Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 439.4 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 650.4 N |
Usable single-acting force after the return spring — lower than a same-bore double-acting cylinder. Size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement: MTAL → MTBL. Related: MSAL/MSBL (single-acting push), MAL/MBL (double acting).
Where the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA Is Used
Stamping Press Die Extraction
Pulls formed sheet metal parts out of a stamping die. The 439.4 N pull force at 0.5 MPa handles heavy parts, while the spring-extended fail-safe keeps the die clear during an air loss.
Welding Fixture Clamp Release
Retracts a holding clamp to release a welded chassis subassembly. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the arc swing, and the 100mm stroke provides deep clearance for robotic welder access.
Injection Mold Gate Pulling
Draws back a plastic sprue picker arm to separate the runner from a molded batch. The 40mm bore delivers enough net pull for cold, thick gates without dropping the part.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA
To replace this MTAL40X100CA with the MTBL40X100CA, confirm the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot clevis. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if your machine now requires detection, you must specify an MTBL40X100SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure, and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke.
When sizing, step down to a 32mm bore for 261.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, or step up to this 40mm bore for 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Since this unit uses the maximum standard 100mm stroke, ensure your mounting handles side loads to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same pull direction and extended 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X100CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X100CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. The MTBL upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body while retaining the same force ratings.
This single-acting pull cylinder has a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa (about 66 kgf), with a minimum working pressure of 0.2 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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