This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM 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 MSAL32X25CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 25mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X25CM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 25mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do its work, while an internal spring retracts it when air is removed, providing a fail-safe retracted home position on air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X25CM, which matches the bore, stroke, CM round-end cover, and G1/8 port.
This CM variant features a round-end back cover and lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. As an older generation unit, it uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. When upgrading to the MSBL series, you get a riveted rolling-packed body, though the core mechanics and force class remain identical. Because the return spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, and you must never apply an external load on the return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM 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 MSAL32X25CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MSAL32X25CM Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return guarantees the ejector clears the workspace on air loss.
Bottle Cap Sorter Gate
Acts as a diverter gate in a cap feeding bowl, using its 25mm stroke to meter aluminum caps; the CM round-end cover fits the existing curved machine frame.
Aluminum Extrusion Clamp
Holds an extrusion steady during a saw cut, applying 478.5 N of clamping force at 0.7 MPa; the fail-safe home releases the part if compressed air drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM
To replace this MSAL32X25CM, specify the MSBL32X25CM to retain the exact 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and CM round-end cover. Note that this non-magnet SKU cannot hold a sensor, but if your machine ever needed one, the MSBL upgrade requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. Always maintain at least 0.2 MPa air pressure to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
If you are re-evaluating your force requirements, step down to a 25mm bore for 176.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to a 40mm bore for 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. With a 25mm stroke on these small bores, rod bending is minimal, but verify your rod-end thread M10x1.25 alignment to prevent premature seal wear from side loading.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X25CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X25CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting. The MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 48.7 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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