This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM 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 MSAL25X70SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCM
The AirTAC MSAL25X70SCM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the Ø25 mm rod for the 70 mm work stroke; an internal spring retracts it when air drops, giving a fail-safe retracted home. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X70SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MSBL has a riveted rolling-packed body. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke, as the spring force is small and unpowered.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM 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 MSAL25X70SCM
| 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 MSAL25X70SCM Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes a singulated circuit board out of a routing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring to retract the pin before the next panel loads.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 70 mm to fold minor carton flaps on a packaging line, using the fail-safe home to clear the path instantly if compressed air fails.
Bearing Seating Press
Applies a 274.5 N push at 0.7 MPa to lightly seat a bearing into a housing, stopping firmly against the fixed rubber bumper without adjustable cushioning.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM
To replace the MSAL25X70SCM, specify the MSBL25X70SCM to match the Ø25 bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, CM round-end cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Ensure your air supply beats the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure to overcome the return spring.
If you need less push, step down to the Ø20 bore (106.8 N at 0.5 MPa). If 176.4 N is insufficient, step up to the Ø32 bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa). For a 70 mm stroke on these small bores, verify rod guiding to prevent side-load bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X70SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X70SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X70SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X70SCM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, CM cover, and G1/8 port. You will only need to update your sensors, as the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M.
The single-acting push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, which is required for the compressed air to overcome the internal return spring before the rod can extend.
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