This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA 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 MSAL32X100SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X100SCA is a discontinued 32 mm single-acting push cylinder with a 100 mm stroke. 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 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU features a -S magnet for position sensing. The MSAL uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL has threaded covers, while the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, as no adjustable cushion is present in this single-acting series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA 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 MSAL32X100SCA
| 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 MSAL32X100SCA Is Used
Packaging Flap Closing
Pushes cardboard flaps down on a case erector using 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the spring safely retract the rod when air drops during an emergency stop.
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide arm on a weaving machine; the CA pivot back cover swings smoothly on a pin to accommodate the arcing travel path.
Bottle Sorting Gate
Ejects misaligned plastic bottles from a conveyor using 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 100 mm stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA
To replace this MSAL32X100SCA, install the MSBL32X100SCA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and -S magnet. Remember that the MSBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M. Keep the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. At 100 mm stroke on a 32 mm bore, watch for side-load and rod-bending issues. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (176.4 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more force, step up to the 40 mm bore (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X100SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, CA mounting, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors.
It is a single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa; the 0.2 MPa minimum is required because air pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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