This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U 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 MSAL32X150U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150U
The AirTAC MSAL32X150U is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the 150 mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it on air release, providing a fail-safe retracted home for loss-of-pressure safety. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150U, matching the 32 mm bore, stroke, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU features a G1/8 port, a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome layer, and a rod-end thread of M10x1.25. It has no -S magnet, meaning it cannot take a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and older switches, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U 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 MSAL32X150U
| 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 MSAL32X150U Is Used
PCB Edge-Router Ejection
Uses the 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa to eject cut printed circuit boards from an edge-router tray, with the spring return ensuring the arm clears the workspace on air loss.
Stamping Press Blank Holder
Applies 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa to hold sheet metal blanks in a progressive stamping press, where the fail-safe retracted home prevents die crashes during e-stop.
Conveyor Diverter Gate
Pushes a mechanical diverter gate to route aluminum extrusions on a roller conveyor, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 150 mm stroke impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U
To replace this MSAL32X150U, use the MSBL32X150U. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you need position feedback. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. Never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 176.4 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 539.9 N and upgrades the port to G1/4. At 150 mm on a 32 mm bore, rod-bending from side loads is a high risk; ensure rigid guide rails to prevent premature seal failure.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X150U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X150U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X150U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X150U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, U flat-end back cover, and force class. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The 32 mm bore provides a usable push force of 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. The maximum is 478.5 N (about 48.8 kgf). Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa.
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