This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA 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 MSAL25X125SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125SCA
The AirTAC MSAL25X125SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home on air loss. This 25mm bore delivers 176.4 N usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X125SCA, matching the 125mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU includes the -S magnet, which uses older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade takes CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to absorb arcing loads. End-of-stroke impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA 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 MSAL25X125SCA
| 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 MSAL25X125SCA Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Ejects routed printed circuit boards from a machining fixture using 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, with the spring ensuring the ejector pin clears the spindle during routing.
Textile Loom Gate
Opens a yarn tensioning gate on a weaving loom; the CA pivot clevis accommodates the mechanism's arc, and air loss snaps the gate to a safe home position.
Carton Flap Plow
Plows minor carton flaps down a packaging line conveyor; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 125mm stroke impact without requiring adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA
To replace the MSAL25X125SCA, specify the MSBL25X125SCA to match the 25mm bore, 125mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, CA clevis, and -S magnet (switching to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply NO external load on the return stroke. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 317.7 N. At 125mm stroke on this compact body, prevent rod-bending side loads by guiding the tooling rigidly.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X125SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X125SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X125SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X125SCA, matching the 25mm bore, 125mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. You will only need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 12.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 78.3 N at 0.3 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 225.5 N at 0.6 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 28 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, as the air must overcome the internal spring.
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