This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X10CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL25X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 10mm 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X10CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 10mm stroke while an internal spring drives the rod to a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 176.4N of usable push force at 0.5MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X10CA, matching the 25mm bore, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This CA back cover swings on a pin for arcing loads. The 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. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a position sensor. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA 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 MSAL25X10CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MSAL25X10CA Is Used
PCB Router Pin Ejector
Pops finished router boards out of a vacuum fixture using 176.4N at 0.5MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the bed for the next panel.
Stamping Press Feeder Stop
Acts as a hard stop in a coil feed line; the CA clevis swings to absorb slight misalignment, and the fail-safe home clears the strip on air loss.
Connector Sorting Gate
Deflects electronic connectors down a reject chute, using the short 10mm stroke for rapid cycling without overwhelming the fixed rubber bumper.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA
To replace this MSAL25X10CA, order the MSBL25X10CA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and CA clevis. The MSBL brings a riveted body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Maintain a 0.2MPa minimum pressure to beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke. Stepping down, the 20mm bore gives 106.8N at 0.5MPa; stepping up, the 32mm bore yields 317.7N.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X10CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X10CA, matching the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 176.4N at 0.5MPa and 274.5N at 0.7MPa (max 28kgf). Because the return spring opposes the air stroke, a 0.2MPa minimum pressure is required to extend the rod.
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