This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X5CA, 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 MSAL25X5CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X5CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 5mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA
- 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 MSAL25X5CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X5CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 5 mm stroke. Air extends the 25 mm bore rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X5CA, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This CA variant features a back cover designed to swing on a pin, making it ideal for arcing or pivoting loads. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. When upgrading to the MSBL, note the construction shifts from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this type.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X5CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X5CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA 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 MSAL25X5CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×5 | 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 MSAL25X5CA Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes delicate printed circuit boards out of a test fixture using 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to safely clear the pin for the next board.
Packaging Flap Guide
Extends 5 mm to guide a carton flap during high-speed folding, where the CA pivot absorbs minor arcing misalignment without binding the rod.
Light-Part Ejection
Ejects small plastic moulded parts from a die; the fail-safe spring return guarantees the ejector retracts if the air supply drops, preventing crashes.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X5CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA
To replace this MSAL, install the MSBL25X5CA. Confirm your 25 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA clevis mount are matched. Since this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you ever need position detection, you must step up to an MSBL25X5SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa air pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If you need to size differently, step down to a 20 mm bore for lighter duty (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to a 32 mm bore for heavier work (317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa). Even at 5 mm, ensure the rod is aligned to prevent side-load bending on the short stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X5CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X5CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X5CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X5CA, matching the 25 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains the same force class.
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 to extend the rod.
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