This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA 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 MSAL32X15CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X15CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 12mm rod for a 15mm 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 MSBL32X15CA, sharing the 32mm bore, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This CA back cover is a pivot/clevis type designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The original MSAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG sensors. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, as no adjustable cushion exists.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA 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 MSAL32X15CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MSAL32X15CA Is Used
Circuit Board Ejector
Uses the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject finished PCBs from a test fixture. The spring-return fail-safe ensures the ejector retracts even if the air supply drops, preventing damage to downstream conveyors.
Pivoting Parts Diverter
Leverages the CA pivot cover to swing a guide arm on a packaging line. The 15mm stroke delivers a quick, short push to deflect bottles, and the clevis pin accommodates the arcing motion without binding.
Stamping Press Knockout
Provides 478.5 N of force at 0.7 MPa to knock out small stamped metal blanks from a die. The fixed rubber bumper handles the repetitive high-impact end-of-stroke shock without needing adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA
To replace this MSAL32X15CA with the MSBL32X15CA, confirm the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and CA pivot cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you lose position sensing; if needed, step up to an MSBL32X15SCA which uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Maintain at least 0.2 MPa air pressure to beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. The short 15mm stroke minimizes rod-bending side-load risks, making it ideal for high-cycle pivoting ejection tasks.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X15CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and switches to CMSG sensors if you add the -S option.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 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 (max 48.8 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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