This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X35CA, 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 MSAL25X35CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 35mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA
- 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 MSAL25X35CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X35CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home upon air loss. With a 25 mm bore, it delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the opposing spring. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X35CA, matching the 35 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU features a CA back cover acting as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to accommodate arcing loads without side-load binding. It has no magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA 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 MSAL25X35CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MSAL25X35CA Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return clears the area on air loss.
Textile Bobbin Diverter
Uses the CA clevis to swing a guide arm for incoming bobbins, tolerating the arc path while returning to a fail-safe home position.
Carton Flap Tamp
Extends 35 mm to press a minor carton flap down during case packing, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 25 mm bore impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA
To replace this MSAL25X35CA, specify the MSBL25X35CA to retain the 25 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, CA clevis, and PT G1/8 port. Confirm the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed for air to overcome the return spring. Never apply an external load on the unpowered spring return stroke. Since this SKU lacks a magnet, you cannot add a sensor; if position detection is required, move to an MSBL25X35SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 106.8 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. At 35 mm stroke, rod bending is minimal, but always ensure the CA clevis pin is aligned to prevent side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X35CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X35CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
It is single-acting push, so the usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 28 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring.
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