This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA 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 MSAL25X15SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCA
The AirTAC MSAL25X15SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 10mm rod for a 15mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. The 25mm bore yields 176.4 N usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15SCA, matching the bore, stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL uses older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade accepts CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG solid-state sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA 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 MSAL25X15SCA
| 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 MSAL25X15SCA Is Used
PCB Edge Ejector
Pushes freshly soldered circuit boards out of a wave soldering conveyor using 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to retract safely if the 0.2 MPa air supply drops.
Pivot Arm Diverter
Swings a guide arm on a packaging line to sort cartons, utilizing the CA clevis back cover for arcing motion and the fail-safe home to clear the conveyor path on air loss.
Small Part Stamper
Applies a short 15mm stamping stroke to emboss thin aluminum tags, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 274.5 N peak force at 0.7 MPa without adjustable cushioning.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA
To replace the MSAL25X15SCA, order the MSBL25X15SCA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, CA pivot back cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family change: CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the MSBL. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure and apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 106.8 N, while stepping up to the 32mm bore increases it to 317.7 N. For this 15mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but ensure the CA pivot pin is aligned to avoid binding during arcing movements.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X15SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15SCA, which matches the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors: the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG models on the MSBL.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 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 0.2 MPa being the minimum required to overcome the internal return spring.
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