This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM 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 MSAL32X30CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X30CM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 30 mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This configuration delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X30CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This CM-cover SKU lacks the -S magnet option and cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade path, the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older MSAL threaded covers. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting models do not use adjustable cushions. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke to avoid bending the 12 mm rod.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM 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 MSAL32X30CM
| 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 MSAL32X30CM Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes singulated printed circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return clears the path for the next panel without needing continuous air.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends to guide cardboard carton flaps during case erecting, then relies on the fail-safe spring retraction to clear the packaging lane on air loss.
Bearing Cup Seating
Presses a small bearing cup into a housing using the 478.5 N available at 0.7 MPa, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the end-of-stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM
To replace this MSAL32X30CM, migrate to the MSBL32X30CM and verify your 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover are retained. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, you lose position sensing entirely; if you need sensors on the new MSBL, you must add the -S designation and upgrade to CMSG or DMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
If you are re-evaluating your sizing, step down to a 25 mm bore for lighter duty, which provides 176.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Step up to a 40 mm bore for heavier tasks, yielding 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. Even at this short 30 mm stroke, maintain correct rod alignment to prevent side-loading and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X30CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X30CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MSBL upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you add the -S magnet option, it uses the newer CMSG or DMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
This single-acting push cylinder provides a net force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum push of approximately 48.8 kgf at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, but you must maintain at least 0.2 MPa for the air to overcome the internal return spring. There is no pull force, as the spring handles the retraction.
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