This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X50CA, 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 MSAL25X50CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X50CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 50mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA
- 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 MSAL25X50CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X50CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 10mm rod for the 50mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The direct replacement is the MSBL25X50CA, matching the 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This non-magnet SKU cannot take a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL 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. The CA back cover provides a pivot pin mount for arcing loads, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X50CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X50CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA 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 MSAL25X50CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MSAL25X50CA Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board flat against a router bed during depaneling. The 176.4N push force at 0.5 MPa secures the panel, while the spring return lifts the clamp instantly on air loss to prevent bit crashes.
Textile Loom Deflector
Extends a ceramic yarn guide into the weaving path on a rapier loom. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the slight arc of the heddle frame, and the fail-safe retracted home keeps the thread path clear during stoppages.
Bottle Capper Ejector
Pushes capped containers out of a rotary filling turret. The 50mm stroke provides positive ejection, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact without requiring tuning adjustments on the packaging line.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X50CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA
Replace this MSAL25X50CA with the direct replacement MSBL25X50CA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; the MSBL upgrade moves from the older CS1-M/DS1-M family to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring, and never apply an external load on the unpowered return stroke.
To size either direction: step down to the 20mm bore for lighter jobs (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa), or step up to the 32mm bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa) if you need more clamping force. At 50mm stroke side-load is minor, but keep your guide alignment true to avoid rod-bending friction.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X50CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X50CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X50CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X50CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The usable single-acting push force (net of the return spring) is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum push force is about 28 kgf. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the internal return spring.
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