This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL25X60SU, 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 MSAL25X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU
- 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 MSAL25X60SU
The AirTAC MSAL25X60SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. Bore 25 yields 176.4 N usable push at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60SU, keeping the same bore, stroke, port, and U-flat cover.
This SKU features a -S magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL works with older CS1-M / DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, while the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The U flat-end back cover provides a rigid rear mount, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact without adjustable cushioning.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU 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 MSAL25X60SU
| 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 MSAL25X60SU Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Pushes finished printed circuit boards out of test fixtures using 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to retract pins clear for the next panel.
Textile Loom Stop
Extends a mechanical stop lever into yarn paths; the fail-safe spring return instantly clears the stop on air loss to prevent thread breakage.
Conveyor Diverter Gate
Snaps a lightweight plastic divert flap into a packaging line lane; the U flat-end cover handles the rigid rear pivot without flex.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU
To replace this MSAL25X60SU, install the direct replacement MSBL25X60SU. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end, U flat-end cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to bore 20 provides 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to bore 32 yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Since the 60 mm stroke on this small bore can invite rod-bending, ensure rigid front-guide alignment to prevent side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X60SU is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL25X60SU, matching the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. You must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum force is 27.99 kgf at 0.7 MPa. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because air must overcome the internal return spring.
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