This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM 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 MTAL40X10SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SCM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SCM
The AirTAC MTAL40X10SCM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the 16 mm rod for a 10 mm work stroke, while an internal spring extends it back out, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X10SCM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet and a CM round-end back cover. As an upgrade detail, the MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M / DS1-M sensors, whereas the MTBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and you must apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke to avoid bending the rod.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM 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 MTAL40X10SCM
| 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 MTAL40X10SCM Is Used
Injection Mold Ejector Reset
Pulls an injection mold ejector plate back 10 mm against the mold base. The 439.4 N pull force at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes plate friction, while the spring-extend fail-safe ensures the pins retract if air pressure drops.
PCB Test Fixture Latch
Retracts a locking latch on a PCB test fixture to release the board. The short 10 mm stroke provides fast actuation, and the CS1-M / DS1-M magnet confirms latch position to the PLC before the tester opens.
Stamping Press Draw-Bar
Draws back a small tension bar on a stamping press feed line. Air retracts the 16 mm rod to clear the strip path, and the spring-extended fail-safe home guarantees the bar stays out of the way during an emergency stop.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM
To replace this MTAL40X10SCM with the MTBL40X10SCM, confirm the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 PT port, M12x1.25 rod thread, CM back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. The system requires a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and the fail-safe home is extended. Never apply an external load to the spring-extend stroke.
If sizing down, the 32 mm bore neighbor provides 261.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need more force, note that 40 mm is the largest in this mini series, so you would step up to a different family. The 10 mm stroke is very short, keeping rod-bending side-load risk low, but always guide the load rigidly.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X10SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X10SCM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM mounting. The MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade the -S magnet sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Operating pressure must be 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the internal return spring. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and the fail-safe home position is extended.
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