This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA 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 MTAL40X25CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 25mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CA
The AirTAC MTAL40X25CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40mm bore and 25mm stroke. 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. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X25CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis mount.
This MTAL40X25CA SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The MTBL upgrade switches from threaded covers to 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. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and a hard-chrome carbon steel rod.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA 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 MTAL40X25CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MTAL40X25CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Pull-down
Retracts a carton sealing arm with 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the spring extend the mechanism safely out of the conveyor path on air loss.
Lathe Chuck Lever
Pulls a manual lathe's top lever to disengage the feed shaft, using the CA pivot to accommodate the arcing swing during the 25mm stroke.
Blast Door Latch
Draws back a heavy furnace latch bolt; the spring-extended fail-safe ensures the door locks shut automatically if the 0.2 MPa minimum air supply drops.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA
To replace this MTAL40X25CA, order the MTBL40X25CA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, PT G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot back cover. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and that no external load should be applied to the spring-extend stroke. The fail-safe home is extended.
For sizing, if 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 32mm bore (261.2 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more force, 40mm is the largest standard MTAL bore, offering 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The CA clevis swings on a pin for arcing loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X25CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X25CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if needed.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 66.3 kgf), requiring a 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure. Air retracts the rod, while the internal spring extends it, meaning the fail-safe home position is fully extended.
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