This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X60CA, 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 MSAL25X60CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA
- 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 MSAL25X60CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X60CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the Ø10 mm rod for the 60 mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It produces a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60CA, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This non-standard 60 mm stroke SKU lacks the -S magnet option and cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-travel impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as there is no adjustable cushion. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis pin joint ideal for arcing linkages, and a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure is required to overcome the return spring.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA 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 MSAL25X60CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MSAL25X60CA Is Used
Textile Loom Reed Ejector
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to positively eject woven reed frames from a loom carriage, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace during idle cycles.
CNC Lathe Parts Chute Diverter
The CA pivot clevis accommodates the arcing swing needed to deflect small machined brass fittings down a sorting slide, with the fail-safe home ensuring the chute stays open on air loss.
PCB Router Chip Wiper
Extends 60 mm to push a foam wiper across a printed circuit board routing spindle housing, clearing debris while the internal spring safely retracts the blade away from the cutting zone.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA
To replace this MSAL25X60CA with the MSBL25X60CA, confirm the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and the lack of a magnet (this SKU cannot take a sensor). Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure requirement and apply NO external load on the spring return stroke for safety. Because 60 mm is a non-standard stroke, verify the exact extended length with the datasheet.
When sizing, you can step down to the 20 mm bore (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter ejection duties, or step up to the 32 mm bore (317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier pressing. For this 60 mm stroke on a small bore, ensure the front clevis pivot is perfectly aligned to prevent side-load and rod-bending stresses.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X60CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, and if you ever need sensors, it uses the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 12.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal spring and extend the rod. The maximum kgf is roughly 27.9 kgf at 0.7 MPa.
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