This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL32X100SCM, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL32X100SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCM 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCM
The AirTAC MSAL32X100SCM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 100mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MSBL32X100SCM, matching the bore, stroke, CM cover, and mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing, originally using CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL successor upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the modern MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, requiring no external air line for the return motion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM 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 MSAL32X100SCM
| 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 MSAL32X100SCM Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes singulated printed circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the area for the next panel.
Aluminum Extrusion Gate
Acts as a diverter gate in a profile handling line, extending to block 32mm workpieces and safely retracting on air loss to halt the process.
Bearing Shell Press
Inserts small bronze bearings into housings using the 478.5 N available at 0.7 MPa, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the insertion shock.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM
To replace this MSAL32X100SCM with the MSBL32X100SCM, confirm the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM round-end cover, and the magnet (-S) for the new CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke. If sizing alternatives, stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore provides 539.9 N. For this 100mm stroke on a mini cylinder, ensure the rod-end load is perfectly axial to prevent side-load bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X100SCM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the AirTAC MSBL32X100SCM, which matches the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, CM cover, and mounting. You will only need to update your position sensors from the older CS1-M/DS1-M family to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, equating to roughly 32.4 kgf and 48.8 kgf respectively. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, but a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required for the air to overcome the internal return spring.
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