This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA 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 MSAL32X20CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X20CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 20 mm stroke. Air extends the Ø32 mm rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X20CA, matching the bore, stroke, CA back cover, and G1/8 port.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing rod loads. Because it lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL replaces the older CS1-M/DS1-M switch family with CMSG/DMSG/EMSG units and swaps the threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA 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 MSAL32X20CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | 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 MSAL32X20CA Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router bed with 317.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa, releasing instantly via spring return when air is cut.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends 20 mm to guide a carton side flap into a folding funnel, using the CA pivot to accommodate slight web misalignments during high-speed packing.
Bearing Cup Seating
Presses a small bearing cup into a housing on an assembly line, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the hard mechanical stop at the end of the stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA
To replace this MSAL32X20CA, specify the MSBL32X20CA and confirm the CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, PT thread, and 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure. Stepping down to the Ø25 bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 176.4 N, while stepping up to the Ø40 bore increases it to 539.9 N. The short 20 mm stroke minimizes rod-bending side loads, but never apply external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X20CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MSBL32X20CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if you add a magnet.
It is a single-acting push cylinder requiring a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 48.8 kgf). It uses a fixed rubber bumper and cannot hold a load mid-stroke without an external mechanical lock.
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