This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU 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 MSAL25X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SU
The AirTAC MSAL25X10SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the 10mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 176.4 N usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10SU, matching the 25mm bore, stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU features a U flat-end back cover and a -S magnet for position sensing. An upgrade detail: the MSAL uses older CS1-M / DS1-M reed switches and threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors with a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the unpowered spring return stroke to avoid damaging the internal mechanism.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU 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 MSAL25X10SU
| 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 MSAL25X10SU Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Uses the 176.4 N @0.5 MPa push force to pop finished circuit boards from test fixtures; the spring return clears the pin automatically.
Sticker Label Press
Applies a brief 10mm tamping stroke to press labels onto packaging, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the rapid cycle impact.
Conveyor Diverter Gate
Extends a short guide flap to sort small parts on a line; the spring-return fail-safe home ensures the flap opens if the air supply drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU
To replace this MSAL25X10SU, install the drop-in MSBL25X10SU. Confirm the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, U flat-end back cover, and the sensor family change from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring. If sizing a new machine, step down to the 20mm bore for 106.8 N @0.5 MPa, or step up to the 32mm bore for 317.7 N @0.5 MPa. Even at a short 10mm stroke, prevent side-load rod-bending by ensuring rigid parallel mounting.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X10SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10SU, matching the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will need to upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The usable single-acting push force (net of the 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 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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