This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM 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 MSAL25X15CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CM
The AirTAC MSAL25X15CM 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 released. This 25mm bore unit requires only a 3/2 valve and delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port.
This SKU features a CM round-end back cover and a PT port thread form. It has no -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The original MSAL uses threaded covers and older switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM 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 MSAL25X15CM
| 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 MSAL25X15CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Ejects populated printed circuit boards from test fixtures using 176.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, retracting automatically when air drops.
Chip Sorter Diverter
Uses the 15mm stroke and CM round-end body to push microchips into reject bins, relying on the spring return for a fail-safe home.
Packaging Flap Tamp
Tamps down carton flaps on a packaging line; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the hard stop without needing an adjustable cushion.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM
To replace this MSAL25X15CM with the MSBL25X15CM, confirm the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end back cover, and PT thread. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL variant with the S option, which uses the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. If you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (106.8 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more force, step up to the 32mm bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa). For any stroke over 100mm on these small bores, add a side-load guide to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X15CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa, 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
No. This specific MSAL25X15CM SKU lacks the -S magnet option and cannot accept a position sensor. The CS1-M/DS1-M switches require the -S magnet. You must select a magnet-equipped model for position feedback.
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