This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL32X15SU, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL32X15SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SU 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X15SU is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 15 mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home position on air loss. The direct replacement is the MSBL32X15SU, matching the 32 mm bore, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This 32 mm bore delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The MSAL uses threaded covers and a -S magnet compatible with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches. The MSBL32X15SU upgrades this to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs impact, as no adjustable cushion exists.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU 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 MSAL32X15SU
| 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 MSAL32X15SU Is Used
PCB Drill Bit Ejection
Ejects fragile 3 mm PCB drill bits from a collet using 317.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa, with the spring returning the rod safely to a retracted fail-safe home.
Connector Seating Press
Seats low-profile ribbon cable connectors into rigid PCB headers with 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, relying on the fixed rubber bumper for soft impact.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Pushes cardboard packaging flaps clear for product drop, using the U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and a 15 mm stroke for rapid cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU
To replace the MSAL32X15SU, specify the MSBL32X15SU and confirm the 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Remember that the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing both ways: step down to a 25 mm bore for 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, or step up to a 40 mm bore for 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. With a short 15 mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but the fixed rubber bumper requires checking end-of-stroke kinetic energy.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X15SU is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL32X15SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You only need to update your sensor choice from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
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 to ensure air overcomes the internal return spring. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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