This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA 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 MTAL40X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X60SCA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X60SCA
The AirTAC MTAL40X60SCA is a discontinued single-acting pull, spring-extend mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. This 40mm bore provides 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 MTBL40X60SCA, matching the 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CA clevis mount. This MTAL features threaded covers and a -S magnet compatible with CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MTBL upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X60SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA 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 MTAL40X60SCA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MTAL40X60SCA Is Used
Injection Mold Ejection
Retracts an ejection pin during mold close; the spring-extended fail-safe ensures pins stay out if air pressure drops, protecting the 40mm mold halves.
Packaging Flap Folding
Pulls a carton folding arm during the cycle; the 439.4 N pull force at 0.5 MPa handles heavy cardboard, while the spring extends the arm clear for box transit.
Welding Clamp Retract
Draws back a heavy pneumatic welding clamp; the CA clevis accommodates the arc swing, and the 650.4 N force at 0.7 MPa overcomes robot arm inertia.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X60SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA
To replace this MTAL40X60SCA, install the MTBL40X60SCA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke for safety. The fail-safe home remains extended.
For sizing both ways: if 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 32mm bore (261.2 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more force, 40mm is the largest standard MTAL bore, so you would step up to a double-acting MAL cylinder. Since the 60mm stroke is below the 100mm maximum, standard rod-bending limits apply.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL40X60SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL40X60SCA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MTAL40X60SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL40X60SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA clevis mount. The MTBL upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body and changes the -S magnet sensor compatibility from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The usable pull force is 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 650.4 N at 0.7 MPa (equating to a max of roughly 66.3 kgf). It operates on 0.2-1.0 MPa pressure with a 50-800 mm/s speed range. As a single-acting pull cylinder, air retracts the rod and the spring extends it, meaning the fail-safe home position is fully extended.
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