This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X60CM, 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 MSAL25X60CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM
- 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 MSAL25X60CM
The AirTAC MSAL25X60CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the Ø25 mm rod for a 60 mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the opposing spring. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover.
This CM round-end, PT-threaded SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. Two upgrade facts define the MSBL successor: it replaces the MSAL's threaded covers with a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you later need sensing, the MSBL uses modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting designs omit adjustable cushions. Never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM 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 MSAL25X60CM
| 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 MSAL25X60CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Station
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject finished printed circuit boards from a test fixture, relying on the spring return to clear the bed during air loss.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 60 mm to hold a cardboard carton flap open during product drop, with the fail-safe retracted home ensuring the line can run manually if compressed air drops.
Small Part Sorter Gate
Pushes lightweight stamped metal parts into a reject chute on a conveyor, where the single-acting push design requires only one 3/2 valve to operate.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM
To replace this MSAL25X60CM, order the MSBL25X60CM. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM round-end cover, and no-magnet configuration. Because this is a single-acting push cylinder, the air supply must beat the return spring—maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure. If sizing a new application, you can step down to a 20 mm bore (106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter ejecting, or step up to a 32 mm bore (317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier pressing. For a 60 mm stroke on these small bores, watch for side-load and rod-bending if the load is not rigidly guided.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X60CM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The usable push force is 78.3 N at 0.3 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 28 kgf). Because the internal spring opposes the air stroke, you must supply a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring and extend the rod.
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