This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA 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 MSAL25X15CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 15mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X15CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 25mm bore rod for a 15mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and requires a minimum 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA 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 MSAL25X15CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MSAL25X15CA Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated printed circuit boards from a test fixture, with the spring ensuring a safe fail-safe retracted home.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 15mm to guide cardboard carton flaps on a packaging line, relying on the CA clevis to accommodate slight arcing misalignment during the stroke.
Small Part Sorter Gate
Acts as a push gate on a vibratory bowl feeder, using the single-acting 25mm bore to briefly divert small hardware parts down a secondary chute.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA
To replace the MSAL25X15CA, swap in the MSBL25X15CA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA clevis back cover. The MSBL brings a riveted body and modern sensor options. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure and avoid external loads on the return stroke. If stepping down, the 20mm bore provides 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. For this 15mm stroke, side-load rod-bending risks are minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X15CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 28 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, as the air must first overcome the internal return spring.
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