This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X40SU, 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 MSAL25X40SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X40SU is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 40mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU
- 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 MSAL25X40SU
The AirTAC MSAL25X40SU is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder with spring return. Air extends the 10mm rod for work strokes; an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 176.4 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X40SU, matching the 25mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. On the MSAL, the magnet pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MSBL25X40SU moves you to the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, lacking adjustable cushioning.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X40SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X40SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU 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 MSAL25X40SU
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MSAL25X40SU Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Deploys 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa to push cut daughterboards out of a routing fixture, with the spring safely retracting the pin before the spindle returns.
Bottle Sorter Diverter
Acts as a spring-return gate on a packaging conveyor, extending to deflect glass vials into a labeling lane and failing safe to home if pneumatic pressure drops.
Stamping Blank Stripper
Pushes a small steel blank out of a progressive die cavity using 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the unloading impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X40SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU
To replace the MSAL25X40SU, order the MSBL25X40SU. Confirm your 25mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/8 PT thread, U flat-end rear cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
If sizing a new build, step down to the 20mm bore for lighter tasks (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to the 32mm bore for heavier ejection (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa). At 40mm stroke on these small bores, rod side-load risks bending; ensure rigid front mounting.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X40SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X40SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X40SU is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X40SU, which matches the 25mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/8 port, U back cover, and magnet. You will only need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M/DS1-M to the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
This single-acting push cylinder provides 176.4 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It operates from 0.2 to 1.0 MPa, with 0.2 MPa being the minimum required to overcome the internal return spring. It cannot hold a load mid-stroke without external mechanical locking.
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