This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM 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 MSAL32X150CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X150CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 12 mm rod for the 150 mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This 32 mm bore delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150CM, matching the bore, stroke, CM cover, and G1/8 port.
This CM round-end SKU has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. If sensing is needed on the replacement, the MSBL -S variant uses modern CMSG or DMSG switches, whereas the legacy MSAL used older CS1-M or DS1-M parts. The original MSAL features threaded covers, while the current MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the unpowered return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM 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 MSAL32X150CM
| 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 MSAL32X150CM Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return clears the workspace for the next panel.
Textile Loom Diverter
Extends 150 mm to deflect a thread guide into position; air removal drops the guide back to its fail-safe retracted home to prevent yarn snags.
Aluminum Extrusion Gate
Acts as a 32 mm bore stop gate on a conveyor; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact of profiles hitting the 12 mm rod at end-of-stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM
To replace this MSAL32X150CM, order the MSBL32X150CM. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; specify an MSBL -S model if you need position detection. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure required to overcome the return spring.
If sizing up or down, the 25 mm bore provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 40 mm bore yields 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. Because this 150 mm stroke is the maximum standard length for a 32 mm bore, watch for side-load and rod-bending forces on long extensions. Ensure your mounting guides the load to protect the rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X150CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, CM back cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. Because the internal spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. The maximum force is 791.1 N at 0.7 MPa on the 40 mm bore, but this 32 mm bore peaks at 478.5 N.
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