This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U 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 MSAL32X35U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X35U is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 35mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X35U
The AirTAC MSAL32X35U is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 32mm bore and 35mm stroke. Air extends the 12mm rod to perform work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. This SKU uses a U-type flat-end back cover and a PT G1/8 port. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X35U, sharing the same bore, stroke, and mounting footprint.
This non-magnet SKU cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, meaning there is no adjustable cushion. Always ensure no external load is applied during the spring return stroke to protect the internal mechanism.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X35U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X35U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U 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 MSAL32X35U
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MSAL32X35U Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Uses the 317.7N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject cut circuit boards from a router fixture. The spring return guarantees the ejector retracts clear of the spindle on air loss.
Aluminum Extrusion Stop
Acts as a hard stop for 40x40mm aluminum profiles arriving at a cut-off saw. The U-type flat-end cover bolts directly to the machine frame for rigid positioning.
Packaging Flap Deflector
Extends to guide cardboard carton flaps during case erecting. The fail-safe spring return ensures the deflector never jams the packaging line if compressed air drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X35U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U
To replace this MSAL32X35U, migrate to the MSBL32X35U and verify your 32mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U-type flat-end rear cover match your mounting plate. Because this is a non-S SKU, you lose position sensing; if you need a sensor on the new MSBL, you must select an -S model and upgrade to CMSG or DMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure is required for air to overcome the return spring, and never apply an external load on the return stroke.
If sizing your push force, this 32mm bore gives 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down to the 25mm bore drops your push force to 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore increases it to 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. At 35mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but ensure rigid front-guide alignment to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X35U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X35U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X35U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X35U, which matches the 32mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U-type back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, and if you need a sensor, you must buy the -S version and use CMSG/DMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 317.7 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (48.7 kgf max). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa for the air to overcome the internal return spring. It uses a fixed rubber bumper and cannot hold a load mid-stroke without an external mechanical lock.
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