This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB 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 MSAL32X100CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CASDB 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CASDB
The AirTAC MSAL32X100CASDB 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 on air loss, requiring only a 3/2 valve and a minimum 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring. At its 32mm bore, it delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100CASDB, matching the 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, and SDB mounting. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot take a position sensor. The MSAL features threaded covers and fixed rubber bumpers, whereas the MSBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches when specced with a magnet.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB 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 MSAL32X100CASDB
| 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 MSAL32X100CASDB Is Used
Stamping Press Ejector
Ejects small stamped metal parts from a die using 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, with the spring ensuring the pin retracts clear of the tooling during air loss.
Pallet Dispenser Gate
Pushes a pallet stack stopper gate out to release one pallet, relying on the CA pivot back cover and SDB bracket to absorb the arcing load as the gate swings.
PCB Test Socket Clamp
Applies 478.5 N of hold-down force at 0.7 MPa to seat a PCB into a test fixture, returning to a safe rest position when the 3/2 valve exhausts.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CASDB with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB
To replace this MSAL, specify the MSBL32X100CASDB to match the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and SDB pivot bracket. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if sensing is needed, move to an MSBL32X100S configuration using CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and never apply external load on the spring return stroke. At 100mm stroke on this 32mm bore, watch for rod-bending side loads. If sizing down, the 25mm bore offers 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X100CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100CASDB, which matches the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA back cover, and SDB mounting. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 76.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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