
The AirTAC Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF25X100SCA is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel for mildly corrosive environments. For the same bore and stroke it is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving mounting space.
Delivering 192.8 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (290.9 N at 0.7 MPa), this AirTAC mini cylinder uses compressed air to extend the rod and an internal spring to retract it. Because it is single-acting, you only plumb one 1/8" port, simplifying valve requirements. The spring ensures the rod fails safely to the retracted position on air loss. The quoted force is already net of the spring, which requires a 0.2 MPa pressure floor to overcome.
Built with a JIS-standard round body, the riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and aluminium covers yield a shorter mounting envelope than an ISO 6432 unit of the same 25 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. This construction resists mild corrosion and washdown. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors, while the CA back cover provides a rear pivot. For sizing, expect a safe working load of roughly 116 N, or a vertical lift of about 9.8 kg with a 2:1 margin.
| Model | Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF25X100SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MSF JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 150 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MF/MFC (JIS-standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel; covers: aluminum alloy (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 192.8 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 290.9 N |
Single-acting push: air extends the rod; the return spring retracts it. Forces already net the spring; minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa.
| MSF | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MF-family variants: MF / MFC (double acting ±cushion), MSF / MTF (single acting push / pull), MFD / MFCD (double rod ±cushion), MFJ / MFCJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Uses the 192.8 N push force to secure parts during machining, automatically releasing to the retracted position if the air supply drops.
Extends 100 mm to route boxes on a line, relying on the internal spring to pull the gate back safely on signal loss.
Raises components weighing up to roughly 9.8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin, using a single 1/8" air line for extension.
When sizing this 25 mm bore, verify your load against the 192.8 N @0.5 MPa output. If you need less force, the smaller MSF20 provides 117.5 N @0.5 MPa; if your application requires more thrust, step up to the MSF32 which yields 323.3 N @0.5 MPa. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to beat the return spring.
This model fits spring-return clamping or ejection tasks where air loss must retract the tooling. The included CA rear pivot suits angular alignment, and the -S magnet enables position sensing. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on fixed TPU bumper pads across the 50-800 mm/s speed range.
Quick checklist
It generates 192.8 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa and 290.9 N at 0.7 MPa. These figures are net of the internal spring. You must supply at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring and extend the rod, with a maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa.
No. On air loss the internal spring drives the rod to the fully retracted position. It cannot hold an arbitrary mid-stroke load. For position holding you need a double-acting MF cylinder with an external rod lock. This unit uses fixed TPU bumper pads for end-of-stroke cushioning.
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