This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA 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 MTAL40X25SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25SCA 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25SCA
The AirTAC MTAL40X25SCA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40mm bore and 25mm stroke. Air retracts the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring extends it when air is released. 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 MTBL40X25SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet, which works with the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches on the MTAL; the MTBL replacement upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers, whereas the current MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis for arcing loads, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact without adjustment.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA 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 MTAL40X25SCA
| 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 MTAL40X25SCA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejector
Pulls a formed metal blank out of a progressive die. The 439.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles the stripping friction, and the spring-extend fail-safe safely parks the gripper out of the press bed on air loss.
Packaging Film Tensioner
Retracts a dancer arm to maintain tension on a shrink-wrap web. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the arm's arc, while the fixed rubber bumper stops the pull stroke cleanly without rebound.
CNC Lathe Door Latch
Draws back a sliding safety guard. The 25mm stroke clears the opening, and the spring-extended home position ensures the latch locks the door shut when the machine air is dumped.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA
Replace this MTAL40X25SCA directly with the MTBL40X25SCA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot clevis, and the -S magnet (noting the switch change from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG). Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and that the fail-safe home is EXTENDED. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
To size either direction: step down to the 32mm bore for 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 40mm bore for 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Since this is the largest standard bore, 40mm is your maximum force option in this mini series.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X25SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X25SCA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X25SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X25SCA, matching the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis. You will only need to update your sensor brackets, as the MTAL -S magnet uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches while the MTBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It is a single-acting pull cylinder, so air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it. The fail-safe home position is EXTENDED, meaning on air loss the rod pushes back out. It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring and begin the pull stroke.
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