This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM 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 MSAL25X150CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CM
The AirTAC MSAL25X150CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. This 25mm bore delivers 176.4N usable push at 0.5MPa and 274.5N at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X150CM, matching the 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This MSAL25X150CM SKU has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The MSBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, and its magnet version supports CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact. The 150mm stroke on this 25mm bore demands strict rod alignment to prevent side-load bending.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM 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 MSAL25X150CM
| 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 MSAL25X150CM Is Used
CNC Lathe Bar Ejector
Pushes a finished part out of a lathe spindle using 176.4N at 0.5MPa; the spring return retracts the rod safely when air is cut during door open.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 150mm to guide a cardboard carton flap on a packaging line, relying on the fail-safe retracted home to prevent jams when the line stops.
Textile Fabric Stacker
Presses cut textile layers into a hopper using 274.5N at 0.7MPa; the fixed rubber bumper handles the repetitive end-stroke impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM
To replace the MSAL25X150CM, use the MSBL25X150CM. Confirm the 25mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL25X150SCM and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The minimum working pressure is 0.2MPa to overcome the return spring. Never apply an external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore drops the 0.5MPa push force to 106.8N, while stepping up to the 32mm bore raises it to 317.7N. At 150mm stroke on these small bores, ensure your mounting resists rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X150CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X150CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X150CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X150CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The usable push force is 176.4N at 0.5MPa and 274.5N at 0.7MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0MPa, with a 0.2MPa minimum required to overcome the return spring. The maximum force is roughly 28kgf at 0.7MPa.
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