This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X35SCA, 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 MSAL25X35SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA
- 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 MSAL25X35SCA
The AirTAC MSAL25X35SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 25 mm bore to a 35 mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts the rod to a fail-safe home when pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X35SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU features a -S magnet for position sensing with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion is present in this single-acting design. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke to prevent mechanical damage.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA 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 MSAL25X35SCA
| 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 MSAL25X35SCA Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject singulated circuit boards from a router fixture, with the spring ensuring a fail-safe retracted home when air is removed.
Packaging Flap Tucker
Extends 35 mm to tuck carton flaps on a moving packaging line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the end-of-stroke impact without bounce.
Textile Beam Pivot
Leverages the CA pivot/clevis back cover to swing a textile guide arm, accommodating the arcing motion required during loom beam changes.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA
To replace the MSAL25X35SCA with the MSBL25X35SCA, confirm the 25 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot clevis. The -S magnet remains, but you must swap the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 106.8 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. With a 35 mm stroke on this compact body, rod bending is minimal, but always verify side-load alignment to preserve the self-lubricating front-cover guide.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X35SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X35SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X35SCA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X35SCA, matching the 25 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
It operates between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa. The usable push force is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 28 kgf). A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the return spring.
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