This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL32X150SU, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL32X150SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SU 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X150SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 32mm rod for the 150mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe 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 direct replacement is the MSBL32X150SU, sharing the same bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet and uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the MSBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction. Both use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. Do not apply external loads on the spring return stroke, as the cylinder provides no powered retraction force.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU 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 MSAL32X150SU
| 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 MSAL32X150SU Is Used
CNC Lathe Ejection
Ejects finished aluminum shafts from a CNC lathe spindle, using the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome collet friction before the spring retracts the arm.
Cardboard Box Flap Folding
Pushes corrugated cardboard flaps down on a packaging line, relying on the 150mm stroke to clear tall cartons and the fail-safe retracted home to prevent jams.
PCB Router Gate Diversion
Actuates a pneumatic diverter gate on a PCB routing conveyor, using the -S magnet and CS1-M switch to confirm gate position before boards pass.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU
To replace this MSAL32X150SU with the MSBL32X150SU, confirm the 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Ensure your air supply meets the 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the return spring. If sizing down, the 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. For a 150mm stroke on a 32mm bore, prevent side-load rod-bending by guiding the load carefully.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X150SU is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL32X150SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum equivalent is roughly 48.8 kgf at 0.7 MPa. Because it is single-acting push with a spring return, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to ensure air overcomes the internal spring.
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