This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA 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 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CA
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 exact drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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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