This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM 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 MSAL32X15SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SCM
The AirTAC MSAL32X15SCM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 15mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home position on air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MSBL32X15SCM upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this type.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM 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 MSAL32X15SCM
| 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 MSAL32X15SCM Is Used
PCB Edge Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board flat against a routing fixture using 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, releasing instantly via spring return when routing completes.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 15mm to guide a carton side flap into a folding mechanism, relying on the fail-safe retracted home to prevent jams during air pressure drops.
Bearing Seating Press
Pushes a small bearing into a motor housing seat using 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the final impact without adjustable cushions.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM
To replace this MSAL32X15SCM, install the MSBL32X15SCM. Confirm the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM round-end cover, and the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Operating pressure must stay at or above 0.2 MPa for air to beat the return spring, and you must apply no external load on the return stroke. The 15mm stroke is highly compact, minimizing rod bending risks.
If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (176.4 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 40mm bore (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa, which also upgrades the port to G1/4).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X15SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15SCM, which matches the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting. You only need to update your sensors: the old MSAL -S magnet used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the new MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (about 48.8 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, which is required for the air to overcome the internal return spring. On air loss, the spring drives the rod to a fail-safe retracted home, but it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
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