This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU 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 MSAL25X80SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SU
The AirTAC MSAL25X80SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa on its 25 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80SU, which matches the stroke, port, and force class.
This SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and a -S magnet for position sensing. The older MSAL uses CS1-M or DS1-M switches and threaded covers, whereas the current MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors in a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU 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 MSAL25X80SU
| 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 MSAL25X80SU Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Ejects routed printed circuit boards from a machining nest with 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace safely on air loss.
Textile Loom Diverter
Pushes a guide plate to divert thread strands on a weaving loom, using the U flat-end back cover to anchor rigidly against machine vibration.
Bottle Cap Sorter
Strikes a small chute in a cap sorting machine to knock misaligned caps free, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the repetitive impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU
Replace this MSAL25X80SU directly with the MSBL25X80SU. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U back cover, and -S magnet before swapping. Remember that the -S magnet on the MSAL uses older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa for air to beat the return spring, and you must apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing up or down, the neighboring 32 mm bore gives 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 20 mm bore gives 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa. Because this 80 mm stroke is relatively long for a 25 mm bore, watch for side-load and rod-bending issues; keep the load guided to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X80SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80SU, which matches the 25 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. Note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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 kgf is roughly 28.0). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because air pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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