This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM 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 MTAL40X50CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CM
The AirTAC MTAL40X50CM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 40mm bore and 50mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to deliver a usable pull force of 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while an internal spring extends it back. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X50CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CM mounting.
This MTAL40X50CM SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor like the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MTBL upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of this model's threaded covers. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, and on air loss, the spring provides an extended fail-safe home rather than a locked load.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM 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 MTAL40X50CM
| 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 MTAL40X50CM Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Pulls a mold ejection pin plate back 50mm against 439.4N at 0.5MPa, ensuring the plate retracts safely under spring force if plant air drops.
PCB Router Gate
Draws a chip evacuation gate closed during routing cycles, relying on the G1/4 port for rapid actuation and the extended fail-safe to clear the path on shutdown.
Stamping Press Guard
Retracts a physical safety barrier out of the stamping area; the spring-extend design automatically blocks access when the 0.2-1.0 MPa air supply is removed.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM
To replace this MTAL40X50CM, use the MTBL40X50CM and verify the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, M12x1.25 rod thread, PT G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. Remember the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke. If you need to step down, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 261.2 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa; stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest standard size. The fail-safe home is extended.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X50CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X50CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL40X50CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X50CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 50mm stroke, CM back cover, and G1/4 port. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
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. The maximum force is roughly 66.4 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The fail-safe home is extended, meaning the internal spring pushes the rod out upon air loss. This MTAL40X50CM SKU has no magnet and cannot take a sensor.
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