This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM 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 MSAL25X75CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CM
The AirTAC MSAL25X75CM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 25mm bore and 75mm stroke. Air extends the rod to perform work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This CM round-end cover variant delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X75CM, sharing the same force class, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade note, the original MSAL uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the current MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion is provided. Never apply an external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM 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 MSAL25X75CM
| 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 MSAL25X75CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes finished printed circuit boards out of an SMT testing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the pin before the next panel loads.
Stamping Blank Locator
Extends to position sheet metal blanks against a hard stop in a mechanical press, with the fail-safe retracted home preventing crashes during die setup.
Packaging Flap Guide
Acts as a temporary guide rail for carton flaps in a case erector, retracting instantly via the internal spring when air pressure drops to let misaligned cartons pass.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM
To replace this with the MSBL25X75CM, confirm the 25mm bore, 75mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end cover. Because this is a no-magnet SKU, you do not need to specify a sensor family, but if you ever require position detection, you must move to an -S MSBL model and use CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
If sizing your application, stepping down to a 20mm bore yields 106.8 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32mm bore provides 317.7 N. Because the 75mm stroke on this compact body can amplify side loads, ensure your rod-end alignment prevents rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X75CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X75CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X75CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X75CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 75mm stroke, CM cover, G1/8 port, and single-acting push function. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 78.3 N at 0.3 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 225.5 N at 0.6 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 28 kgf). A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the internal return spring.
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