This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM 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 MSAL25X10CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CM
The AirTAC MSAL25X10CM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 10 mm stroke and 25 mm bore. Air extends the rod to deliver 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. The direct drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10CM, matching the bore, stroke, port, and CM mounting.
This CM round-end variant has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. During upgrade, note the MSAL uses threaded covers and PT porting, whereas the 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 MSAL25X10CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM 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 MSAL25X10CM
| 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 MSAL25X10CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes a delicate printed circuit board out of a test fixture using 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return safely retracts the pin when air is cut.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 10 mm to guide a carton flap during case erecting, relying on the fail-safe retracted home if the airline drops.
Connector Alignment Stop
Acts as a hard stop for electronic connector alignment, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the tiny 10 mm impact without bounce.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM
To replace this MSAL25X10CM with the MSBL25X10CM, confirm the 25 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CM round-end cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you lose position sensing entirely unless you move to an -S MSBL (which upgrades the sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Minimum operating pressure remains 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring, and you must apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing a new build, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 106.8 N. Stepping up to the 32 mm bore raises it to 317.7 N. Even at this short 10 mm stroke, minimize side-loading on the 10 mm rod to prevent premature guide wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X10CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10CM, matching the 25 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
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 because the air pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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