This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA 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 MSAL25X80CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 80mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80CA
The AirTAC MSAL25X80CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80CA, matching the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA 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 MSAL25X80CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | 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 MSAL25X80CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Extends to fold cardboard carton flaps on a rotary packaging line; the spring return retracts the rod safely when air drops, preventing jams.
Textile Loom Guide
Pivots on its CA clevis to arc a thread guide into position, using the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to maintain tension.
Bottling Line Diverter
Pushes lightweight plastic bottles onto a side conveyor belt, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to halt the stroke without shock damage.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA
To replace the MSAL25X80CA, order the MSBL25X80CA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot back cover. Note the sensor family change if you previously used the -S magnet (CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring. Never apply an external load on the unpowered return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. At 80mm stroke on this compact body, prevent rod-bending by ensuring strict alignment and avoiding side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X80CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80CA, matching the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 29.2 N at 0.2 MPa, 127.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because air must overcome the internal spring.
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