This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA 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 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CA
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 exact drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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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