This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM 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 MSAL25X10SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SCM
The AirTAC MSAL25X10SCM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with spring return. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. This 25mm bore delivers 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa) over a 10mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke, as the spring only manages internal reset forces.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM 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 MSAL25X10SCM
| 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 MSAL25X10SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated printed circuit boards from test fixtures, relying on the fail-safe spring home to clear the bay.
Connector Insertion Stop
Provides a hard mechanical stop for ribbon connector insertion on automated wire processing lines, with the 10mm stroke preventing over-travel damage.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends briefly to deflect cardboard flaps on carton erecting machines, retracting instantly via spring when the 3/2 valve vents to allow carton passage.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM
To replace this MSAL25X10SCM, specify the MSBL25X10SCM to keep the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM round-end cover, and magnet. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring. If sizing down, the 20mm bore yields 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 32mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Even at 10mm stroke, avoid side loads to prevent rod bending, and never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X10SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10SCM, which matches the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. You only need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M to the new CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The usable push force, already net of the opposing return spring, is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum is 274.5 N (about 28 kgf). It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal spring.
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