This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL32X30CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MSAL32X30CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 30mm 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X30CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 30mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, yielding a fail-safe retracted home if air drops below the 0.2 MPa minimum. The direct replacement is the MSBL32X30CA, matching the 32mm bore, force, and CA pivot.
This 32mm bore provides 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It features a G1/8 port, a fixed rubber bumper, and threaded covers. Without the -S code, this SKU cannot take a position sensor. The MSBL upgrade uses a riveted body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA 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 MSAL32X30CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MSAL32X30CA Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Uses 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to push cut printed circuit boards from a routing fixture; the spring returns the rod when air is cut.
Textile Beam Pivot
The CA clevis swings on a pin to arc a textile beam guide into position, absorbing angular mismatch during the 30mm extend.
Bottle Capping Stop
Acts as a fail-safe rest for a capping head; the 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa halts cap rotation, and the spring retracts on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA
Replace this MSAL with the MSBL32X30CA, confirming the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and CA clevis. The MSAL threaded covers become a riveted rolling-packed body on the MSBL. Since this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing, step down to the 25mm bore (176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter jobs, or up to the 40mm bore (539.9 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier force. At 30mm stroke, side-load risk is low, but keep the rod aligned.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X30CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MSBL32X30CA, matching the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the return spring.
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