This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB 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 MSAL32X20CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CASDB 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CASDB
The AirTAC MSAL32X20CASDB is a discontinued 32mm bore, single-acting push cylinder with a 20mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do work, while an internal spring retracts it for a fail-safe home on air loss. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X20CASDB, matching the bore, stroke, 317.7N push force at 0.5MPa, and G1/8 port. You must use a 3/2 valve and at least 0.2 MPa pressure to beat the spring.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover and an SDB pivot bracket, swinging on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The older MSAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M switches; upgrading to the MSBL brings a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG sensors. End-of-stroke impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB 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 MSAL32X20CASDB
| 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 MSAL32X20CASDB Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes cut circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 317.7N at 0.5 MPa, using the spring return to clear the path for the next panel.
Textile Loom Guide Arm
Extends a yarn tensioning guide during weaving cycles; the CA pivot and SDB bracket absorb arcing motion while the spring safely retracts on air loss.
Bottle Capper Press
Briefly presses plastic caps onto containers using 478.5N at 0.7 MPa, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the short 20mm stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CASDB with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB
Replace this MSAL with the MSBL32X20CASDB, confirming the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA back cover, and SDB mount. The MSBL also lacks a magnet, so no sensor is used. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure and never apply external load on the spring return stroke. If sizing down, the 25mm bore offers 176.4N push at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 539.9N at 0.5 MPa. For this 20mm stroke, side-load rod-bending is minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X20CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X20CASDB, matching the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, CA cover, SDB mount, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 317.7N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. The spring retracts the rod when air is released.
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