This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X60SCM, 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 MSAL25X60SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM
- 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 MSAL25X60SCM
The AirTAC MSAL25X60SCM is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder with a 60mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted 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). The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60SCM, matching bore, stroke, port, and force.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MSBL replacement upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. This CM round-end back cover model uses a G1/8 port and M10x1.25 rod-end thread. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM 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 MSAL25X60SCM
| 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 MSAL25X60SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated circuit boards from test fixtures, with the spring ensuring pins retract clear if air drops.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends to guide cardboard carton flaps during case erecting, relying on the fail-safe home to prevent jamming the folder on sudden air loss.
Light Stamping Press
Applies 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa to emboss thin aluminum tags, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-stroke impact without needing adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM
To replace this MSAL25X60SCM with the MSBL25X60SCM, verify your G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, 60mm stroke, and CM round-end back cover. Remember the sensor family change: old CS1-M / DS1-M switches become CMSG / DMSG / EMSG on the new riveted body. Ensure your air supply meets the 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. With this 60mm stroke on a small bore, check rod-bending risk if side loads are present.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X60SCM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60SCM, matching the 25mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the sensor family from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 29.2 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 (max 28 kgf). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to extend the rod against the spring.
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