This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM 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 MSAL25X15SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCM
The AirTAC MSAL25X15SCM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 10mm rod for a 15mm work stroke, while an internal spring drives fail-safe retraction to its home position on air loss. It delivers 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and requires a 3/2 valve with a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to overcome the spring.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15SCM, matching the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. This MSAL features a -S magnet for older CS1-M / DS1-M switches and threaded covers, whereas the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors and a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and the spring return is a rest, not a load lock.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM 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 MSAL25X15SCM
| 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 MSAL25X15SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated circuit boards from test fixtures, with the spring ensuring a safe fail-safe home position.
Conveyor Diverter Gate
Short 15mm stroke pushes lightweight packaging diverters on a conveyor line, returning instantly via spring when the 3/2 valve exhausts.
Bearing Press Fit
Applies 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa to seat small bearings into housings, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM
To replace the MSAL25X15SCM, specify the MSBL25X15SCM to retain the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod thread, PT G1/8 port, CM cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. If sizing 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.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X15SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X15SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X15SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X15SCM, matching the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. You must switch your sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family for the new riveted body.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring, and the fixed rubber bumper provides non-adjustable end-of-stroke damping.
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