This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU 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 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15SU
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 exact drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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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