This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA 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 MTAL40X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10CA
The AirTAC MTAL40X10CA is a discontinued single-acting pull cylinder with a 10mm stroke and 40mm bore. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X10CA, matching the bore, stroke, and CA mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin for arcing loads. It has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The MTAL uses a fixed rubber bumper and threaded covers, whereas the MTBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. On air loss, the fail-safe home is extended.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA 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 MTAL40X10CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MTAL40X10CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Pulling
Retracts a carton sealing arm to clear the packaging path, using the 439.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa to overcome guide friction.
Textile Tensioning
Draws back a fabric tensioner on a weaving loom, relying on the spring-extended fail-safe to release tension during air loss.
Lathe Chuck Ejector
Pulls a small workpiece ejector pin on a CNC lathe, where the short 10mm stroke and CA clevis handle the pivoting motion.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA
To replace this MTAL40X10CA, specify the MTBL40X10CA and confirm the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, and M12x1.25 rod thread. The CA pivot mounting must be retained. Because this MTAL has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position sensing on the replacement, you must specify an MTBL40X10SCA to use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Never apply external load on the spring extend stroke. If sizing force, the next size down (32mm bore) provides 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, while the 40mm bore provides 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X10CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/4 port. The MTBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The fail-safe home is extended, meaning the internal spring pushes the rod out on air loss. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa.
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