This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA 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 MSAL32X120SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X120SCA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X120SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X120SCA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 120mm stroke. Air extends the rod to perform 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 MSBL32X120SCA, matching the bore, stroke, and CA mounting.
This -S variant includes a magnet for position sensing. The older MSAL uses CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL successor uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the MBL upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, as no adjustable cushion exists on this series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X120SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X120SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA 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 MSAL32X120SCA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×120 | 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 MSAL32X120SCA Is Used
Circuit Board Ejection
Pushes finished PCBs out of an SMT pick-and-place line with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to retract safely if compressed air drops.
Packaging Flap Folding
Extends 120mm to fold corrugated carton flaps on a rotary packaging machine, using the CA pivot to accommodate the arcing motion of the mechanical linkage.
Textile Loom Tensioning
Applies a steady 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa to tension a fabric web on a weaving loom, with the fail-safe retracted home preventing fabric tears during power loss.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X120SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA
To replace this MSAL32X120SCA, install the MSBL32X120SCA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 120mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. You must also swap your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing a new application, step down to a 25mm bore for lighter tasks (176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to a 40mm bore for heavier jobs (539.9 N push at 0.5 MPa). Because this 120mm stroke is relatively long for a 32mm bore, carefully manage side loads to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X120SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X120SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X120SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X120SCA. It matches the 32mm bore, 120mm stroke, CA mounting, and G1/8 port. You will need to upgrade your position sensors from the older CS1-M or DS1-M to the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series.
The single-acting push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum push force is 48.8 kgf at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. It provides no powered pull force, as the spring handles the return stroke.
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