This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA 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 MSAL32X25SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X25SCA is a discontinued 32mm bore, 25mm stroke single-acting push cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X25SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, using the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL successor upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA 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 MSAL32X25SCA
| 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 MSAL32X25SCA Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Deploys 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to push singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture, with the spring ensuring a clear retracted home for the next panel.
Stamping Press Unloader
Pivots on its CA clevis to sweep small stamped contacts from a die bed, using the 25mm stroke for a fast, short ejection cycle.
Pneumatic Gate Diverter
Shifts a lightweight flap on a packaging conveyor to route small cartons, relying on the fail-safe spring return to open the lane on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA
Replace this MSAL with the MSBL32X25SCA to keep the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, 12mm rod, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, PT G1/8 port, and CA pivot clevis. Remember the sensor family change: the -S magnet here pairs with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Operating pressure must stay at 0.2-1.0 MPa (minimum 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring), and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing, step down to the 25mm bore if you need less force (176.4 N at 0.5 MPa), or step up to the 40mm bore for heavier work (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa). Even at 25mm stroke, maintain strict alignment to prevent side-load friction on the 12mm rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X25SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X25SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, force class, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. You only need to update your sensor brackets and switches, as the MSBL uses a riveted body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the MSAL's threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
This single-acting push cylinder provides a usable force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (equating to roughly 32.4 kgf and 48.8 kgf respectively). The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, requiring a minimum of 0.2 MPa for air to overcome the internal return spring.
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