This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U 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 MSAL25X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10U
The AirTAC MSAL25X10U is a discontinued 25mm mini cylinder configured for single-acting push with a 10mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home position on air loss. This U-flat-end SKU yields a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10U, matching the bore, stroke, and G1/8 port.
Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG sensors. End-of-stroke impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Never apply external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U 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 MSAL25X10U
| 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 MSAL25X10U Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Deploys 10mm to push populated circuit boards out of test fixtures, using 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa to overcome friction without damaging traces.
Chip Sorter Diverters
Actuates a short 10mm gate to route microchips into tubes, relying on the spring return to safely retract the blade on air loss.
Light Stamp Press
Provides a short 10mm stamping stroke for marking thin plastic casings, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U
To replace this MSAL25X10U with the MSBL25X10U, verify the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, U flat-end back cover, and lack of a magnet. Ensure your air supply meets the 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the return spring. If sizing down, the 20mm bore offers 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 32mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. For a 10mm stroke on these small bores, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal but always ensure pure axial loading.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X10U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X10U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X10U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X10U, which matches the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, U flat-end cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring. Usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum push is roughly 28 kgf. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a sensor.
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