This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU 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 MTAL40X100SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100SU
The AirTAC MTAL40X100SU is a discontinued 40mm bore, single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 100mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers 439.4 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X100SU.
This SKU features a G1/4 port, a 16mm hard-chrome carbon steel rod, and a flat-end U back cover. It includes the -S magnet for position sensing. As an upgrade note, the MTAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke cushioning relies on a fixed rubber bumper.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU 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 MTAL40X100SU
| 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 MTAL40X100SU Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Pulls a molding ejector pin back inside the tooling during press closure, relying on 439.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa to overcome mold friction.
Safety Gate Latching
Retracts a heavy machine guard latch to allow operator access, utilizing the fail-safe extended home to securely lock the gate during an air loss.
Packaging Flap Folding
Draws back a cardboard folding arm on a high-speed cartoner, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 100mm stroke impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU
To replace this MTAL40X100SU with the MTBL40X100SU, confirm the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, flat-end U back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember that the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke, as the fail-safe extended home is a rest, not a powered lock.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 261.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest in this series. Because this 100mm stroke is the maximum standard length, verify rod-bending and side-load limits to prevent premature guide wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X100SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X100SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X100SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X100SU, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, 439.4 N pull force, G1/4 port, and flat-end U mounting. You will only need to update your sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides 439.4 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a minimum of 0.2 MPa required to overcome the internal return spring. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke cushioning and cannot hold a load mid-stroke.
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