This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U 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 MSAL32X15U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15U
The AirTAC MSAL32X15U is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 15 mm stroke. Air extends the rod to perform work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This bore yields a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15U, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This U-coded SKU features a flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and uses a PT tapered port thread. Because this specific model lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. When upgrading to the MSBL, note the construction shifts from these threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, meaning there is no adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the unpowered spring return stroke to prevent damage.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U 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 MSAL32X15U
| 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 MSAL32X15U Is Used
PCB Edge Connector Seating
Presses electronic connectors onto printed circuit boards with a precise 15 mm travel, using the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to ensure full insertion without damaging the fiberglass substrate.
Packaging Carton Flap Deflector
Extends briefly to guide minor carton flaps during automated case erecting, relying on the spring return to instantly retract and clear the packaging path during air loss.
Aluminum Extrusion Pin Alignment
Pushes a locating pin into an aluminum extrusion profile on a cutting station, where the fail-safe retracted home prevents the pin from blocking the next incoming raw material bar.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U
To replace this discontinued MSAL32X15U, install the MSBL32X15U after confirming the 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and flat-end U back cover. Since this SKU lacks a magnet, you will retain a no-sensor setup; if you ever need sensing, the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
If sizing a new application, step down to a 25 mm bore for lighter duty (providing 176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to a 40 mm bore for heavier tasks (delivering 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa). With this 15 mm stroke, keep the rod perfectly aligned to avoid side-load bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X15U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X15U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X15U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X15U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat-end U back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the original threaded covers.
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 and extend the rod.
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