This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM 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 MSAL25X100SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100SCM
The AirTAC MSAL25X100SCM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home position on air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100SCM, matching bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet, which uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade accepts CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and the return spring is designed for free retraction, so apply no external load on the return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM 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 MSAL25X100SCM
| 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 MSAL25X100SCM Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject cut printed circuit boards from a router fixture, with the spring ensuring the arm retracts clear of the spindle on air loss.
Wafer Cassette Gate
Acts as a safety stop in a semiconductor wafer cassette, extending to block flow and spring-returning to a fail-safe home to prevent cassettes from sliding out if compressed air drops.
Bottle Divert Arm
Pushes plastic bottles into a secondary packaging lane, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 100 mm stroke impact without requiring complex adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM
To replace the MSAL25X100SCM, swap directly to the MSBL25X100SCM. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, CM round-end back cover, and -S magnet. Remember that the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Because this 100 mm stroke is relatively long for a 25 mm bore, be cautious of side loads and rod-bending forces during extension.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X100SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X100SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X100SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X100SCM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting. You only need to upgrade your sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, which is required to overcome the internal return spring and extend the rod.
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