This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA 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 MTAL40X15CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 15mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CA
The AirTAC MTAL40X15CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40mm bore and 15mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe home position that parks extended. It delivers 439.4 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X15CA, matching the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting.
This MTAL40X15CA unit features a CA pivot/clevis back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. During the upgrade to the MTBL40X15CA, the threaded covers become a riveted rolling-packed body, and if a sensor is needed later, the MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA 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 MTAL40X15CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MTAL40X15CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Tensioner
Pulls a carton sealing arm back with 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa to maintain web tension, using the spring-extended fail-safe to release the arm cleanly on air loss.
Wood Router Clamp
Draws back a hold-down pin on a CNC router table; the CA clevis allows the pin to swing slightly, accommodating arcing material feed.
Stamping Ejector
Retracts a mechanical latch to release stamped metal blanks, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 15mm rapid pull impact.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA
To replace the MTAL40X15CA, order the MTBL40X15CA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, M12x1.25 rod thread, PT G1/4 port, and CA clevis mount. The MTBL shares the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and the spring-extend fail-safe home. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. If sizing down, the 32mm bore neighbor yields 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. If sizing up for higher force, the 40mm is the largest available MAL bore, so you would step up to a double-acting MAL series for more power. The 15mm stroke is short, keeping rod-bending side-load risks minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X15CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X15CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting. The MTBL upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The MTAL40X15CA single-acting pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum force is 650.4 N (about 66.3 kgf). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa and runs up to 1.0 MPa.
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