This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM 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 MTAL40X25CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CM
The AirTAC MTAL40X25CM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40mm bore and 25mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out. This SKU uses a CM round-end back cover, a G1/4 port, and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X25CM, which matches the bore, stroke, and force class.
At 0.5 MPa this 40mm bore delivers a usable pull force of 439.4 N (650.4 N at 0.7 MPa). Because this specific code lacks the -S suffix, it has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The MTAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MTBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. If you previously used CS1-M or DS1-M switches on other units, the MTBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM 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 MTAL40X25CM
| 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 MTAL40X25CM Is Used
Injection Mold Ejector
Retracts an ejector pin on a 40mm bore plastics mold using 439.4 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring to safely extend the pin back out during air loss.
Packaging Flap Folder
Pulls a carton folding arm on a packaging line; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 25mm stroke impact without requiring adjustment.
Press Brake Tensioner
Draws back a sheet metal tensioner clamp on a press brake, using the 650.4 N pull force at 0.7 MPa to clear the workpiece.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM
To replace this MTAL40X25CM with the MTBL40X25CM, confirm the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/4 PT port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CM round-end back cover. Remember the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa. The fail-safe home is EXTENDED, meaning air loss pushes the rod out. Never apply an external load to the spring extend stroke. If sizing either direction, stepping down to the 32mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa pull force to 261.2 N, while stepping up is not available as 40mm is the largest in this series. The 25mm stroke is well under the 100mm maximum, so rod-bending side loads are minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X25CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X25CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, CM cover, and G1/4 port. The MTBL upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It cannot hold a load mid-stroke; on air loss the spring extends the rod to its fail-safe home, which is a rest, not a lock. An external device is required for a held load.
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