This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM 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 MTAL40X100CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CM
The AirTAC MTAL40X100CM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a spring-extend fail-safe home. Air retracts the rod to perform work, while an internal spring extends it when air is released. This 40 mm bore provides a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X100CM.
This CM round-end back cover model features a G1/4 port, a Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome layer, and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor. The MTBL upgrade retains the same force class and mounting but uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM 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 MTAL40X100CM
| 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 MTAL40X100CM Is Used
CNC Lathe Door Latch
Retracts a heavy safety door latch on a CNC lathe using 439.4 N of pull at 0.5 MPa; the spring-extend fail-safe automatically opens the door on air loss for operator access.
Injection Mold Ejector
Draws back an injection molding ejector pin plate against mold pressure; the 100 mm stroke provides full clearance for part removal before the spring extends home.
Packaging Flap Tensioner
Pulls a mechanical tensioning arm on a corrugated box folding machine; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 100 mm stroke impact without requiring adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM
To replace the MTAL40X100CM with the MTBL40X100CM, confirm the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MTBL -S variant which uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M. Maintain a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa. The fail-safe home is EXTENDED, so apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. At 100 mm stroke, be mindful of rod-bending under side loads. If sizing force, the next size down is 32 mm (261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa); this 40 mm bore is the largest standard size, delivering 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X100CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X100CM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 439.4 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MTBL upgrade switches from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 66.3 kgf). It is a single-acting pull cylinder, meaning air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it. The fail-safe home is EXTENDED, requiring a minimum of 0.2 MPa to retract. Do not apply external load on the spring extend stroke.
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