This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM 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 MSAL32X15CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X15CM is a discontinued 32mm bore, 15mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and requires a minimum 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15CM, matching the bore, stroke, CM round-end cover, and PT port.
This MSAL features a G1/8 port, a Ø12 mm hard-chrome rod, and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. When upgrading to the MSBL, the older threaded covers are replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body, and if sensors are added to the new unit, it uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM 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 MSAL32X15CM
| 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 MSAL32X15CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated printed circuit boards from test fixtures, with the spring safely retracting the pin when air is removed.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends briefly to guide cardboard carton flaps during case packing, relying on the fail-safe retracted home to prevent jamming during machine idle periods.
Small Part Stamping
Applies a 478.5 N impact at 0.7 MPa to crimp small metal lugs, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 15mm stroke shock without needing adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM
To replace the MSAL32X15CM with the MSBL32X15CM, verify the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CM round-end cover. The MSBL matches these exactly as a drop-in upgrade. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety. If sizing down, the 25mm bore provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40mm bore offers 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa via its G1/4 port. The 15mm stroke is very short, minimizing rod-bending risks, but always ensure pure axial loading.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X15CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, CM cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and supports CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if needed.
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, which is required to overcome the internal return spring. This unit has no -S magnet and cannot accept a sensor.
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