This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U 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 MSAL32X105U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X105U is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 105mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke105 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X105U
The AirTAC MSAL32X105U is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for work, while an internal spring retracts it. This provides a fail-safe home on air loss. Bore 32mm yields 317.7N usable push at 0.5MPa and 478.5N at 0.7MPa. The drop-in replacement is MSBL32X105U.
This U-back-cover, no-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor. The older MSAL uses threaded covers and PT ports; the MSBL upgrade uses a riveted body. Stroke 105mm on a 12mm rod risks bending if side-loaded. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-impact.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X105U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X105U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 105 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U 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 MSAL32X105U
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×105 | 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 MSAL32X105U Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Holds PCB panels during routing with 317.7N at 0.5MPa; the spring retracts the rod on air loss to clear the work area.
Tester Lid Lift
Opens ICT fixture lids using 478.5N at 0.7MPa; the fail-safe retracted home ensures the tester stays open if pressure drops.
Bottle Plunger
Pushes filling nozzles into bottle necks; the U flat-end cover mounts rigidly to withstand the 105mm stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X105U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U
Replace the MSAL32X105U directly with MSBL32X105U. Match the 32mm bore, 105mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. This no-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; if you need sensing, step up to an -S MSBL and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of older CS1-M. Minimum pressure is 0.2MPa. Apply no external load on the return stroke.
To size down, the 25mm bore gives 176.4N at 0.5MPa. To size up, the 40mm bore gives 539.9N at 0.5MPa. For a 105mm stroke on small bores, ensure a rigid guide to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X105U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X105U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X105U is discontinued. The drop-in replacement is MSBL32X105U. It matches the 32mm bore, 105mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover, but upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force is 317.7N at 0.5MPa and 478.5N at 0.7MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2MPa because air must overcome the return spring. There is no position sensor on this no-magnet SKU.
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