This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X30CA, 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 MSAL25X30CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 30mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA
- 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 MSAL25X30CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X30CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 10mm rod for the 30mm 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 and requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
The direct replacement is the MSBL25X30CA, matching the 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. Upgrading brings a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MSBL upgrade with -S uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA 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 MSAL25X30CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MSAL25X30CA Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the bay when air is cut.
Cap Sorter Diverter
Extends 30mm to deflect plastic caps sliding down a gravity chute, with the fail-safe retracted home preventing line jams during e-stops.
Film Roll Nip
Applies 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa to hold a packaging film roll against a drive roller, releasing tension instantly when the 3/2 valve exhausts.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA
To replace this MSAL25X30CA, specify the MSBL25X30CA to retain the 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA clevis back cover. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring return stroke to avoid damage. End-of-travel impact relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting MAL cylinders lack adjustable cushions.
If sizing up or down, the neighbouring 20mm bore provides 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 32mm bore offers 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. For a 30mm stroke on these compact bores, rod-bending from side loads is minimal, but ensure a rigid front-cover guide alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X30CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X30CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover, but features a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
This single-acting push cylinder provides 176.4 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa, operating between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa. The absolute maximum push force is 274.5 N, requiring a minimum of 0.2 MPa to function.
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