This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X25CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL25X25CA
The AirTAC MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X25CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 25mm 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X25CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X25CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 25 mm bore rod delivering 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home upon air loss. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X25CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This CA back cover acts as a pivot that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL moves you from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you later need sensors, the MSBL uses modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches used on the MSAL -S series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X25CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X25CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA 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 MSAL25X25CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MSAL25X25CA Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated circuit boards from routing fixtures, with the spring ensuring a safe retracted home if air drops.
Arcing Clamp Press
The CA pivot cover swings on a pin to accommodate a curved metal bracket during a single-direction clamping press operation.
Packaging Flap Diverter
Extends 25 mm to deflect cardboard flaps on a carton sealer, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the impact at the end of the stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X25CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA
To replace the MSAL25X25CA, install the MSBL25X25CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot back cover. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (106.8 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 32 mm bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X25CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X25CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X25CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X25CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 28 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. This specific SKU has no -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
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