This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU 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 MSAL32X30SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X30SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa) on its 32 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X30SU, matching the 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, which uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade moves to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and the 12 mm carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU 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 MSAL32X30SU
| 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 MSAL32X30SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board panel against a router fixture with 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, releasing automatically to a fail-safe home if compressed air is lost.
Sticker Ejector
Pushes cut adhesive labels out of a die-cutting press using a 30 mm stroke, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the repetitive impact without adjustment.
Connector Sorting Gate
Actuates a diverter flap in an electronic connector sorting line, using the -S magnet with a CS1-M switch to confirm the gate position before parts drop.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU
To replace this MSAL32X30SU, specify the MSBL32X30SU and confirm the 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, U flat-end back cover, and the sensor family change (CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG). Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety.
For sizing alternatives, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 176.4 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 539.9 N and upgrades the port to G1/4. With this 30 mm stroke being relatively short, side-load and rod-bending stresses are minimal, but ensure rigid front-cover guide mounting to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X30SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X30SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X30SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X30SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, single-acting push function, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will only need to update your position sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 48.7 kgf max). The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa; a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required because the air must overcome the internal return spring before the rod can extend.
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