This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA 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 MSAL32X150SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X150SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the Ø32 mm rod for the 150 mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it when air is released, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing with the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade uses the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The MSAL features threaded covers and a self-lubricating front-cover guide, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion is present in this single-acting design.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA 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 MSAL32X150SCA
| 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 MSAL32X150SCA Is Used
CNC Lathe Bar Ejection
Uses the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject a machined bar from a spinning collet, with the spring return ensuring the ejector clears the spindle bore on air loss.
PCB Router Chip Blower
Extends 150 mm to blow debris from a deep printed circuit board routing pocket, relying on the CA pivot to accommodate slight angular misalignment during the sweep.
Textile Loom Deflector Gate
Pushes a thread guide out of the weaving path for 150 mm during yarn changeover, with the fail-safe retracted home preventing yarn snags if the compressed air supply drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA
To replace this MSAL32X150SCA, specify the MSBL32X150SCA to retain the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot/clevis back cover. Remember that the -S magnet on the MSAL requires CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety.
If you need to adjust the bore, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. Because this 150 mm stroke is the maximum standard length for a 32 mm mini cylinder, side-load and rod-bending forces are highly amplified; ensure rigid front guidance to prevent premature seal wear and rod distortion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X150SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting. You will only need to update your sensors, as the MSAL -S magnet works with CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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 because the compressed air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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