This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA 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 MSAL25X75CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 75mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X75CA 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 (274.5 N at 0.7 MPa) on its 25 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X75CA, which matches the bore, stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and force class.
This SKU includes a CA back cover (a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads) and has no -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL25X75CA brings a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, and the new line supports CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you ever add a magnet. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact; there is no adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA 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 MSAL25X75CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MSAL25X75CA Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router fixture with 176.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, releasing the panel via spring return when air is cut.
Textile Loom Guide Arm
Extends a yarn guide arm into the thread path on a weaving loom; the CA pivot clevis absorbs the slight arcing motion as the arm swings into place.
Bottle Capper Ejector
Pushes capped containers out of a filling line carousel using 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with the spring ensuring a fail-safe retracted home if the pneumatic supply drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA
Replace this MSAL25X75CA directly with the MSBL25X75CA. Confirm your 25 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end, and CA pivot cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection on the MSBL, specify the -S option for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure needed to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the unpowered return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops your 0.5 MPa push force to 106.8 N, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore raises it to 317.7 N. At a 75 mm stroke on these compact bodies, watch for side-load and rod-bending—keep the load guided and axial to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X75CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X75CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and single-acting push force class. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) 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; you must maintain at least 0.2 MPa for the air to overcome the internal spring and extend the rod.
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