This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM 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 MSAL25X100CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CM
The AirTAC MSAL25X100CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. The bore 25 unit delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100CM, which matches the 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This SKU features a PT tapered port thread and a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. Because it lacks the -S magnet code, this specific cylinder cannot accept a position sensor. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MSBL brings a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. Never apply external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM 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 MSAL25X100CM
| 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 MSAL25X100CM Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes a finished PCB from a routing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace for the next panel.
Carton Flap Folding
Extends 100 mm to fold small packaging flaps on a carton erector, safely retracting to its fail-safe home if pneumatic pressure drops.
Connector Press Fit
Applies a 274.5 N push at 0.7 MPa to seat wire harness connectors into housings, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM
To replace the MSAL25X100CM, confirm the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end cover, and PT thread with the new MSBL25X100CM. Remember that minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. If sizing down, the 20 mm bore gives 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 32 mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. For a 100 mm stroke on this compact bore, prevent side-load rod bending by using a precise guide.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X100CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, single-acting push function, and CM round-end back cover.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (already net of the return spring). The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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