This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA 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 MSAL32X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 100mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X100CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 12mm rod for the 100mm work stroke, while an internal spring drives fail-safe retraction to a defined home on air loss. This 32mm bore delivers 317.7 N usable push force at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa), net of the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100CA, matching bore, stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port.
This CA back cover swings on a pin for arcing or pivoting loads. As a non-magnet SKU, it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL swaps the older threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body, and if sensing is needed, the MSBL requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family. End-of-stroke deceleration uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Push Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 317.7 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 478.5 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 MSAL32X100CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | 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 MSAL32X100CA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejector
Ejects formed sheet metal brackets from a die using 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the tooling before the next cycle.
Pivoting Diverter Gate
Leverages the CA clevis pin to swing a material flow flap on a packaging line, safely retracting the gate to a fail-safe home if pneumatic pressure drops.
PCB Router Clamp
Pushes a hold-down fixture against a printed circuit board panel during routing, providing 478.5 N of clamping force at 0.7 MPa without powered mid-stroke holding.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA
Replace the MSAL32X100CA directly with the MSBL32X100CA, confirming the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CA clevis back cover. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to beat the return spring, and apply NO external load on the return stroke. For sizing flexibility: stepping down to the 25mm bore drops output to 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore raises it to 539.9 N. Because this 100mm stroke is relatively long for a 32mm bore, prevent side-loading to avoid rod bending and guide the load carefully.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X100CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100CA, matching the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The 32mm bore single-acting push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 48.8 kgf). The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the internal return spring.
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