This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA 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 MSAL32X150CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 150mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X150CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the 150 mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150CA, matching the 32 mm bore, stroke, port, and force. This bore yields a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa.
This CA-coded SKU features a CA back cover acting as a pivot clevis that swings on a pin for arcing loads. It has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. Upgrade facts: the MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL replacement 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 MSAL32X150CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA 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 MSAL32X150CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MSAL32X150CA Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Ejects stamped sheet metal parts from a progressive die. The 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa reliably knocks the part free, while the spring return ensures the ejector retracts to a fail-safe home before the next press cycle.
Textile Loom Doffer
Pushes full bobbins off a spinning textile loom. The CA pivot cover accommodates the slight arcing motion of the doffing arm, and the spring-return design simplifies piping to a single 3/2 valve.
Woodworking Gate Diversion
Actuates a diverter gate on a trim block conveyor. The 150 mm stroke provides the reach needed to swing the gate across the lane, and air-loss automatically springs the gate back to prevent jams.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA
Replace this MSAL32X150CA with the MSBL32X150CA, confirming the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot cover, and lack of magnet. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and never apply external load on the spring return stroke. If sizing down, the 25 mm bore gives 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40 mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. At 150 mm stroke on this 32 mm body, mind side-load and rod-bending forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X150CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and force ratings. You only swap the cylinder body.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 76.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 157.0 N at 0.3 MPa, 237.3 N at 0.4 MPa, 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, 398.1 N at 0.6 MPa, and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. Maximum equivalent is roughly 48.8 kgf. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, and speed ranges 50-800 mm/s.
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