This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU 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 MTAL40X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SU
The AirTAC MTAL40X10SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40 mm bore and 10 mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out. It delivers a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X10SU, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. The MTAL uses the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches with threaded covers, whereas the MTBL replacement upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors in a riveted rolling-packed body. The MTAL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. Remember that the fail-safe home position is EXTENDED, and you must apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU 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 MTAL40X10SU
| 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 MTAL40X10SU Is Used
Injection Mold Ejector Pull
Retracts an ejection pin in a 40 mm bore plastic injection mold. The 439.4 N pull force at 0.5 MPa clears the part, and the spring-extended fail-safe parks the pin out for mold closure.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Pulls a cardboard flap guide out of the way on a cartoning line. The short 10 mm stroke provides fast retraction, while the spring safely extends the guide back to its home rest position.
CNC Lathe Steady Rest
Draws back a support finger on a bar feeder steady rest. The -S magnet uses CS1-M switches to confirm the finger is pulled clear before the spindle starts.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU
To replace this MTAL40X10SU with the MTBL40X10SU, confirm the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. The system requires a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
If sizing this 40 mm bore, the next size down is the 32 mm bore (261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa). The 40 mm bore is the largest in this mini series, providing 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Because the 10 mm stroke is very short, keep the rigid U back cover squarely aligned to prevent rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X10SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X10SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X10SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X10SU, which matches the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U back cover. You will only need to change the sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder, so air retracts the rod and a spring extends it. The fail-safe home on air loss is EXTENDED. The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum equivalent holding is roughly 66 kgf, and it requires a minimum 0.2 MPa to operate.
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