This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB 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 MSAL25X100CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CASDB 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CASDB
The AirTAC MSAL25X100CASDB is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do its work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This bore delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100CASDB, sharing the same force class, G1/8 port, and SDB mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover and an SDB pivot bracket, allowing the body to swing on a pin to absorb arcing load paths. Because this specific code lacks the -S suffix, it has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. If you need sensing, the MSBL upgrade requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M. The MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the current MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting models lack adjustable cushions.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB 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 MSAL25X100CASDB
| 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 MSAL25X100CASDB Is Used
Circuit Board Ejector
Pushes populated PCBs out of a test fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return retracts the pin safely when air is cut.
Packaging Flap Guide
Extends to fold cardboard carton flaps during transit; the CA pivot and SDB bracket accommodate the shifting arc of the packaging line.
Stamping Pin Reset
Acts as a spring-return locator pin for sheet metal stamping, extending to set the part and retracting to a fail-safe home on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CASDB with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB
To replace this MSAL25X100CASDB with the MSBL25X100CASDB, verify your 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, CA clevis cover, and SDB bracket. Remember the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. If sizing up or down, the 32 mm bore offers 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 20 mm bore provides 106.8 N. Because this 100 mm stroke is relatively long for a 25 mm bore, minimize side loads to prevent rod bending. Never apply an external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X100CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100CASDB, which matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA back cover, and SDB mounting. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 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 must overcome the internal return spring. These figures are net of the spring force.
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