This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU 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 MSAL32X25SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X25SU is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 25mm stroke. Air extends the rod to deliver 317.7N of usable push force at 0.5MPa, while an internal spring retracts it for a fail-safe home when air is removed. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X25SU, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this type.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU 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 MSAL32X25SU
| 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 MSAL32X25SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Pushes a fixed jaw to hold a printed circuit board panel against a router fixture. The 317.7N push at 0.5MPa secures the part, and the spring return releases it safely if shop air drops.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Extends a short 25mm paddle to deflect plastic bottles on a packaging conveyor. The U flat-end cover mounts rigidly to the frame to absorb repeated side-diversion impacts.
Sticker Press Head
Applies downward pressure to flatten labels onto small cartons. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 25mm stroke impact, preventing label tearing during the rapid air extend.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU
To replace this MSAL32X25SU, install the MSBL32X25SU. Confirm the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, U flat-end back cover, and the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain a 0.2MPa minimum air pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
If sizing force, step down to the 25mm bore for 176.4N at 0.5MPa, or step up to the 40mm bore for 539.9N at 0.5MPa. For this 25mm stroke on a small bore, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but ensure the rod-end thread aligns squarely to the load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X25SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X25SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X25SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X25SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. You must upgrade your sensors, as the MSAL -S magnet uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches while the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
This single-acting push cylinder provides 317.7N of usable force at 0.5MPa and 478.5N at 0.7MPa. The maximum push is roughly 791.1N at 1.0MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2MPa to overcome the internal return spring, and it cannot hold a load mid-stroke without an external mechanical lock.
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