This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM 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 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SCM
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 exact drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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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