This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA 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 MTAL40X50CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 50mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CA
The AirTAC MTAL40X50CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod to do work, while an internal spring extends it when air is removed. The fail-safe home is extended. It delivers 439.4 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa.
The direct drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X50CA. It matches the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot cover. This MTAL uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper. The MTBL upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA 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 MTAL40X50CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MTAL40X50CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Pulls a mechanical linkage to fold heavy cardboard carton flaps on a packaging line, yielding 439.4 N of closing force at 0.5 MPa.
Stamping Press Ejector
Retracts to pull a latch and eject a stamped metal part from a die, relying on the spring-extended fail-safe to clear the die on air loss.
Injection Mold Gate Puller
Draws back a plastic sprue puller pin during mold opening, using the CA pivot cover to accommodate slight arcing misalignment.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA
Replace the MTAL40X50CA with the MTBL40X50CA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, M12x1.25 rod thread, PT G1/4 port, and CA pivot clevis. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. On air loss, the spring extends the rod to a rest, not a lock; use an external device to hold a load. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
To size either direction: step down to the 32mm bore for 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa, or step up to a larger double-acting cylinder if you exceed 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa. This 50mm stroke is under the 100mm standard limit, avoiding rod-bending side-load risks.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X50CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X50CA. It matches the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot cover. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable 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). This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the MTBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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