This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U in place of this model. 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 MSAL25X60U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60U 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60U
The AirTAC MSAL25X60U is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 60 mm stroke. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. This bore delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X60U, matching the bore, stroke, and U flat-end back cover.
This U-cover SKU has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. If sensing is needed on the replacement, the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. The MSAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the current MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U 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 MSAL25X60U
| 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 MSAL25X60U Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return retracts the pin safely on air loss.
Aluminum Extrusion Clamp
Holds a 20 mm profile against a stop during sawing; the U flat-end cover mounts rigidly while the cylinder delivers a 274.5 N push at 0.7 MPa.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 60 mm to guide cardboard carton flaps during case erecting, relying on the fail-safe spring return to clear the path when air drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U
To replace this MSAL25X60U, install the MSBL25X60U after confirming the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if your upgrade requires position detection, specify an MSBL with the -S option and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure required to overcome the spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
When sizing, step down to a 20 mm bore for lighter duties (78.3 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to a 32 mm bore for heavier tasks (317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa). For a 60 mm stroke on these small bores, verify rod alignment to prevent side-load bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X60U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X60U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X60U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X60U, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MSBL upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body.
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. This fixed bumper cylinder cannot hold a load mid-stroke.
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