This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA 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 MSAL32X125CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 125mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X125CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. This 32 mm bore generates 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X125CA, sharing the same bore, stroke, force, and port.
This CA back cover is a pivot/clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor. The MSAL uses older threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA 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 MSAL32X125CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | 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 MSAL32X125CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Pushes cardboard carton flaps closed at 317.7 N, letting the internal spring retract the rod instantly to clear the path for the next box.
Textile Bobbin Ejector
Uses the CA pivot to swing on a pin while kicking full bobbins off a winding spindle, safely returning home on air loss.
Wood Router Hold-Down
Applies 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa to press a workpiece against a CNC bed, with the fail-safe spring lifting the rod to prevent crash damage.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA
To replace this MSAL with the MSBL32X125CA, confirm the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot cover. Since this SKU lacks a magnet, no sensor migration is needed, but if you used switches on other MSALs, note the MSBL moves to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure so air can beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
At 125 mm of stroke on a small 32 mm bore, side loads risk bending the 12 mm rod; guide the load to prevent leakage and seal wear. To step down, the 25 mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. To step up, the 40 mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa with a G1/4 port.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X125CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X125CA, matching the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, CA pivot, and force ratings.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, as air must overcome the internal return spring.
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