This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM 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 MSAL32X20SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20SCM
The AirTAC MSAL32X20SCM is a discontinued 32mm single-acting push cylinder with a 20mm stroke. Air extends the rod for the work cycle, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home upon air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X20SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU features a -S magnet for position sensing. The older MSAL uses CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade accepts the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families. The MSAL body uses threaded covers, while the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, meaning there is no adjustable cushion. A minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure is required to overcome the return spring.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM 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 MSAL32X20SCM
| 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 MSAL32X20SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa push force to eject populated circuit boards from an SMT fixture, with the spring safely retracting the pin when air is cut.
Aluminum Foil Stamping
Briefly presses a registration stamp into thin aluminum foil at 478.5 N (0.7 MPa) before the spring returns the tool, preventing tearing.
Bottle Divert Gate
Extends a short 20mm guide rail to deflect plastic bottles on a conveyor, relying on the fail-safe retracted home if the airline drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM
To replace the MSAL32X20SCM, order the MSBL32X20SCM. Confirm the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, CM round-end back cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Ensure your 3/2 valve supplies at least 0.2 MPa to beat the spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing up or down, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 40mm bore neighbor provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. Even at this short 20mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks exist if the guide is misaligned.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X20SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X20SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X20SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X20SCM, which matches the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. You only need to update your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The usable push force (net of spring) is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 48.8 kgf max). It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring and extend the rod.
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