This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU 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 MTAL40X15SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15SU
The AirTAC MTAL40X15SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the 16mm rod while an internal spring extends it, making the fail-safe home position extended. 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 MTBL40X15SU, matching the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U back cover. This MTAL features threaded covers and an S magnet for CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU 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 MTAL40X15SU
| 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 MTAL40X15SU Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Pulls ejector pins back inside a 40mm mold base with 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring to safely extend and clear the cavity on air loss.
PCB Stencil Wipe
Retracts a 16mm squeegee frame tensioning arm during the stroke, using the U flat-end cover for rigid rear mounting against the machine frame.
Pneumatic Vise Release
Draws back a part gripper jaw in a CNC machining vise, ensuring the rod snaps out to release the part if compressed air pressure drops.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU
Replace this MTAL40X15SU with the MTBL40X15SU. Confirm the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, PT G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, U flat-end back cover, and S magnet. Note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke.
For sizing, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is unavailable as 40mm is the largest standard MTAL bore. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact; it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X15SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X15SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X15SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X15SU, matching the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, U back cover, and G1/4 port. The MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M sensors, while the MTBL features a riveted body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
It requires a 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure. The usable single-acting pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end impacts, but it cannot hold a mid-stroke load without an external device.
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