This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA 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 MSAL25X125CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 125mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X125CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This 25 mm bore unit delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa, operating on a G1/8 port with a 10 mm rod.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X125CA, sharing the same bore, stroke, force, and mounting. This MSAL features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin for arcing loads, and uses threaded covers. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The MSBL upgrade introduces a riveted rolling-packed body and switches to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA 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 MSAL25X125CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | 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 MSAL25X125CA Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Ejects cut printed circuit boards from a routing fixture using 176.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, with the spring safely pulling the pin back from the spindle area.
Pouch Sealing Clamp
Holds a packaging film pouch stationary against a heat sealer, relying on the fail-safe retracted home to open the jaws instantly if compressed air is lost.
Diverter Gate Actuation
Pushes a lightweight pneumatic routing flap on a conveyor line; the CA pivot clevis accommodates the arcing swing of the gate without binding.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA
To replace the MSAL25X125CA, use the drop-in MSBL25X125CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, 10 mm rod, CA pivot clevis, and the lack of a magnet (no sensor). Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke. At 125 mm of stroke on a 25 mm bore, side-load risks rod bending; use a guide to prevent binding.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X125CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X125CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, CA pivot clevis, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors if a magnet is added.
The usable push force 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 (max 28 kgf). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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