This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM 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 MTAL40X15CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CM
The AirTAC MTAL40X15CM is a discontinued 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, single-acting pull mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X15CM. This upgrade retains the CM round-end back cover and G1/4 port but swaps the MTAL's threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this MTAL SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM 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 MTAL40X15CM
| 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 MTAL40X15CM Is Used
Stamping Press Ejector
Retracts a 15mm stroke to pull an ejection pin out of the way during a 439.4 N stamping cycle, relying on the spring to safely push the pin back out if air pressure drops.
Packaging Flap Folder
Pulls a cardboard flap closed on a high-speed cartoner using the 650.4 N force at 0.7 MPa, with the spring ensuring the folder retracts clear when the machine halts.
Textile Loom Tension Gate
Draws back a thread tensioning gate by 15mm to release the web, using the fail-safe extended home position to maintain baseline tension during pneumatic power loss.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM
To replace this MTAL40X15CM, use the MTBL40X15CM. Confirm the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. Note that if you previously used -S magnet models, the MTBL switches from CS1-M/DS1-M sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields a 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not available as 40mm is the largest in this series. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X15CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X15CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, CM cover, and G1/4 port, but features 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. Operating pressure must be 0.2-1.0 MPa (minimum 0.2 MPa). The fail-safe home is extended, and because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor.
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