This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM 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 MSAL32X40CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 40mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X40CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the 40 mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it on air loss, giving a fail-safe retracted home. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X40CM, matching the 32 mm bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion. A 12 mm hard-chrome carbon-steel rod drives the load, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM 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 MSAL32X40CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MSAL32X40CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Ejector
Uses the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject singulated circuit boards from a fixture, with the spring return ensuring the ejector retracts clear on air loss.
Aluminum Extrusion Stop
Acts as a hard stop for extrusions feeding into a cutoff saw, where the fail-safe retracted home prevents material jams during an air pressure drop.
Connector Sorting Gate
Pushes electronic connectors down a sorting chute; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 40 mm stroke impact without needing manual cushion adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM
Replace this MSAL with the MSBL32X40CM to keep the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end cover. The MSBL is a drop-in upgrade, but note the sensor family change if you ever add a magnet: MSAL used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG. Ensure your air supply meets the 0.2 MPa minimum to beat the return spring, and never apply an external load on the return stroke.
To size either direction, step down to the 25 mm bore for lighter jobs (176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to the 40 mm bore for heavier tasks (539.9 N push at 0.5 MPa, which also upgrades the port to G1/4). For a 40 mm stroke on these small bores, keep the load axially aligned to avoid rod bending and premature guide wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X40CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X40CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, CM cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but keeps the same force class.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum equivalent is about 48.8 kgf at 0.7 MPa. Because the internal spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to ensure the cylinder extends properly.
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