This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA 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 MSAL25X150CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 150mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X150CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 150 mm stroke. Air extends the rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X150CA, matching the bore, stroke, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It uses a G1/8 port and a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome layer. Because it lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MSAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG sensors.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA 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 MSAL25X150CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MSAL25X150CA Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture. The 176.4 N force at 0.5 MPa clears the part, while the spring return retracts safely when air is cut.
Packaging Flap Arc
Folds carton flaps along a curved path. The CA clevis accommodates the pivoting motion, and the 150 mm stroke reaches across wide boxes.
Textile Loom Stop
Acts as a mechanical stop bar for thread carriers. The fail-safe spring return clears the stop on air loss to prevent yarn snags.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA
To replace this MSAL25X150CA, specify the MSBL25X150CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Note the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 32 mm bore (317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa).
At 150 mm of stroke on a 25 mm bore, the rod is highly susceptible to side-load and bending. Keep the load perfectly axial. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but you must apply no external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X150CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X150CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, CA clevis, and force class. You only need to update your sensor choice, as the MSBL uses CMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M type.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the return spring. The maximum equivalent push is roughly 28 kgf.
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