This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U 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 MSAL32X125U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125U
The AirTAC MSAL32X125U is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder with a 32mm bore and 125mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do its work, while an internal spring retracts it when air is released, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 317.7N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X125U, sharing the same force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses older CS1-M / DS1-M switches and threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting cylinders lack adjustable cushions.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U 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 MSAL32X125U
| 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 MSAL32X125U Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Ejects routed printed circuit boards from a machining fixture using 317.7N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace safely.
Wafer Cassette Gate
Acts as a fail-safe access gate for a wafer cassette, extending to block entry and spring-retracting to a safe open home if compressed air drops.
Bearing Press Tack
Tacks small bearings into housings with 478.5N at 0.7 MPa, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the end impact without requiring a 5/2 valve.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U
To replace the MSAL32X125U, order the MSBL32X125U. Confirm the 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end, and U flat-end back cover match your mount. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL32X125S and use CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 176.4N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 539.9N. With a 125mm stroke on a small 32mm body, avoid side loads to prevent rod bending. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X125U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X125U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X125U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X125U, which matches the 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force is 317.7N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5N at 0.7 MPa (max 48.8 kgf). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. It is a single-acting push cylinder, so air extends the rod and the spring retracts it.
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