This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA 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 MSAL25X80SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SCA
The AirTAC MSAL25X80SCA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with an 80mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do work, while an internal spring retracts it to provide a fail-safe home position when air is removed. This 25mm bore delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80SCA, matching the bore, stroke, and force class.
This SKU features a -S magnet for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MSBL replacement upgrades this to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific unit includes a CA pivot back cover, allowing it to swing on a pin to absorb arcing rod trajectories. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, as no adjustable cushion is available on this single-acting series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA 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 MSAL25X80SCA
| 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 MSAL25X80SCA Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return retracts safely if air pressure drops below 0.2 MPa.
Pivot Arm Gate
Uses the CA back cover to swing a diverter gate on a packaging line, absorbing arcing loads while the single air line extends the 80mm stroke.
Stamping Blank Clamp
Holds a sheet metal blank in place during a stamping hit; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the shock and the spring brings the clamp home on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA
To replace this MSAL25X80SCA, order the MSBL25X80SCA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and never apply an external load on the spring return stroke. For the 80mm stroke on this compact bore, ensure side-load alignment to prevent rod-bending.
If sizing up or down, step down to the 20mm bore for 106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 32mm bore for 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa. The 25mm bore provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X80SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80SCA, which matches the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. You will need to upgrade your position sensors, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the MSBL.
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, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the return spring. The maximum push force is roughly 28 kgf at 0.7 MPa.
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