This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U 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 MSAL25X80U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80U
The AirTAC MSAL25X80U 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 air is released. It delivers a usable push force of 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80U, which matches the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U 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 MSAL25X80U
| 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 MSAL25X80U Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Uses the 176.4 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject singulated printed circuit boards from a router fixture, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace for the next panel.
Spool Gate Diverter
Shifts a lightweight pneumatic diverter gate for yarn spools; the fail-safe spring return automatically retracts the gate to a home position on air loss to prevent process jams.
Cap Sorter Stopper
Acts as a hard stop in a bottle cap sorting bowl, extending to halt cap flow under air pressure and retracting when the line pauses, needing only a 3/2 valve for simple wiring.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U
To replace this MSAL25X80U with the MSBL25X80U, confirm the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has no magnet, you will retain a no-sensor setup unless you specify an -S MSBL model and switch to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
For sizing, if you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (106.8 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 32mm bore (317.7 N at 0.5 MPa). At an 80mm stroke on this compact body, ensure correct front-cover alignment to prevent rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL25X80U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL25X80U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL25X80U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL25X80U, which matches the 25mm bore, 80mm stroke, U back cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains the same force class.
The usable push force is 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 274.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the opposing return spring. This is a single-acting push cylinder, so the spring handles the retract stroke.
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