This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA 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 MTAL40X30SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X30SCA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 30mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X30SCA
The AirTAC MTAL40X30SCA is a discontinued single-acting pull cylinder with a spring-extend fail-safe. Air retracts the rod to do work, while an internal spring extends it back out when air is released. This 40 mm bore model delivers a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X30SCA, matching the 30 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. The MTAL uses older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL replacement upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MTBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin, ideal for arcing loads.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X30SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X30SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA 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 MTAL40X30SCA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MTAL40X30SCA Is Used
Stamping Press Draw-Out
Pulls a heavy blank holder down in a 40 mm press with 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring-extend fail-safe to safely release tension on air loss.
Welding Fixture Clamp
Retracts a 16 mm rod to pull a steel frame tight against a stop, using the CA pivot clevis to accommodate slight angular misalignment during the weld cycle.
Packaging Lid Puller
Draws back a carton sealing arm using 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the shock at the end of the 30 mm pull stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X30SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA
To replace the MTAL40X30SCA, specify the MTBL40X30SCA to match the 40 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and magnet. Remember the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa. The fail-safe home position is EXTENDED, and you must apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. If you need to step down, the 32 mm bore neighbor provides 261.2 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. As the 40 mm bore is the largest available in this series, you cannot step up; for higher force requirements, consider a double-acting MAL cylinder instead. Since the stroke is under 100 mm, standard rod-bending limits apply without special side-load concerns.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X30SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X30SCA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X30SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X30SCA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA mounting. You will only need to upgrade your sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The single-acting pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum force is 650.4 N (about 66.3 kgf). The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa with a minimum of 0.2 MPa required to overcome the return spring. The fail-safe home position is extended, and it uses a fixed rubber bumper.
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