This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X30SCM, 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 MSAL25X30SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM
- 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 MSAL25X30SCM
The AirTAC MSAL25X30SCM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 10mm rod to deliver 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air drops below the 0.2 MPa minimum. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X30SCM, matching the 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. On the legacy MSAL, this requires older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL successor upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the modern MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke to avoid damaging the internal mechanism.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM 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 MSAL25X30SCM
| 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 MSAL25X30SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes bare circuit boards out of an SMT testing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return safely retracts the pin when air is removed, preventing fixture jams.
Connector Sorting Gate
Acts as a diverter gate on a vibratory bowl feeder for electronic connectors, using the 30mm stroke to flick parts into the correct lane before spring-returning home.
Aluminum Foil Stamping
Briefly presses a heated die against thin aluminum foil in a packaging line; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without requiring adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM
To replace this MSAL25X30SCM, migrate to the MSBL25X30SCM and verify your 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, CM round-end back cover, and PT G1/8 porting. Confirm the sensor family change: the -S magnet on the old cylinder used CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the new line takes CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
If sizing a new build, step down to the 20mm bore for lighter duties (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to the 32mm bore for higher force (317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa). For this 30mm stroke on a small bore, side-load and rod-bending stress is minimal, but always ensure rigid front-guide alignment to prevent seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X30SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X30SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X30SCM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X30SCM, which matches the 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM back cover. You will only need to update your sensors, as the MSAL -S magnet used older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The 25mm bore provides a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 28 kgf). Because it is single-acting, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring, and the fixed rubber bumper means there is no adjustable cushion.
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