This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA 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 MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Air drives the push (work) stroke and the spring returns the rod — it rests retracted on air loss. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X100CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. Bore is 25 mm, stroke is 100 mm, and usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100CA, matching bore, stroke, force, and port.
This CA variant features a back cover pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 150 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Push Force (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Push force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 176.4 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 274.5 N |
Usable single-acting force after the return spring — lower than a same-bore double-acting cylinder. Size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement: MSAL → MSBL. Related: MTAL/MTBL (single-acting pull), MAL/MBL (double acting).
Where the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA Is Used
Circuit Board Ejection
Pushes finished PCBs from an assembly fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the stroke for the next cycle.
Packaging Flap Hold
Extends to hold a carton flap during tape application, where the CA pivot clevis accommodates slight arc swing and the spring guarantees a fail-safe home.
Textile Web Guide
Acts as a lightweight deflector for fabric webs, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end impacts and the single air line simplifies valve wiring.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA
Replace this MSAL25X100CA directly with the MSBL25X100CA, confirming your G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot clevis, and 100 mm stroke. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Never apply external load on the spring return stroke. With a 100 mm stroke on a compact 25 mm bore, mind side-load and rod-bending forces. To size down, the 20 mm bore yields 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; to step up, the 32 mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same push direction and retracted 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X100CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, CA pivot clevis, G1/8 port, and 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa.
The usable push force is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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