This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU 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 MSAL32X100SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X100SU is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 100mm stroke. Air extends the rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7N at 0.5MPa and 478.5N at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100SU, matching the bore, stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU features a -S magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL uses older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MSBL upgrade accepts CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MSAL has threaded covers, whereas the modern MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, as no adjustable cushion exists on this single-acting series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU 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 MSAL32X100SU
| 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 MSAL32X100SU Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Deploys the 100mm stroke to push singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture. The 317.7N push force at 0.5MPa clears debris, while the spring return guarantees a retracted home if shop air drops.
Textile Loom Gate
Acts as a thread deflection gate that extends to reroute yarn. The fail-safe spring return clears the yarn path on air loss, preventing thread snags during emergency machine stops.
Aluminum Extrusion Stamper
Presses a model number stamp into soft aluminum profile ends. The 478.5N force at 0.7MPa leaves a clean mark, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact of the 100mm rapid extend.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU
To replace this MSAL32X100SU, migrate to the MSBL32X100SU. Confirm the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. You must swap your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2MPa minimum operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If you need to adjust sizing, step down to a 25mm bore for 176.4N push at 0.5MPa, or step up to a 40mm bore for 539.9N. Because this 100mm stroke is relatively long for a 32mm bore, carefully manage side loads to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X100SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X100SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X100SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X100SU, matching the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, and G1/8 port. You will need to upgrade your position sensors from the older CS1-M or DS1-M to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
The usable push force is 317.7N at 0.5MPa and 478.5N at 0.7MPa, with a maximum of roughly 48.7 kgf. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. On air loss, the spring drives the rod to a fail-safe retracted home, but it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
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