This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU 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 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150SU
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 exact drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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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