This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA 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 MSAL25X70SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 70mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCA
The AirTAC MSAL25X70SCA 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 pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa on its 25 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X70SCA, matching the 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU includes the -S magnet, which pairs with the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL upgrade transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the CA back cover provides a pivot pin for arcing or lateral-misalignment loads.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA 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 MSAL25X70SCA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×70 | 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 MSAL25X70SCA Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a routing machine bed. The 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa secures the board, while the spring return releases the clamp instantly on air loss.
Sticker Ejector
Pushes printed labels off a flexographic roller pick-off plate. The CA clevis allows the rod end to swing slightly with web wander, preventing guide binding during the 70 mm ejection stroke.
Textile Loom Gate
Deflects a yarn thread path during pattern changes. The single-acting spring return ensures the gate retracts to a fail-safe home position if the loom air supply drops, preventing thread snarls.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA
To replace this MSAL25X70SCA, specify the MSBL25X70SCA to retain the 25 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT threads, CA pivot cover, and -S magnet. Remember that the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. You must maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
If you need less push, the 20 mm bore neighbor provides 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa. If your clamp needs more force, step up to the 32 mm bore, which provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Because this 70 mm stroke is relatively long for a small bore, keep the load perfectly centered to prevent rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X70SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X70SCA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. The MSAL uses threaded covers and works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL features a riveted body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa. A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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