This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA 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 MSAL32X40SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X40SCA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 40 mm stroke. Air extends the rod to do its work, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when pressure drops. This 32 mm bore delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X40SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing via older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis for arcing loads, and a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the return spring.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA 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 MSAL32X40SCA
| 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 MSAL32X40SCA Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board flat against a router fixture during routing. The 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa secures the panel, and the spring return releases instantly when air is removed.
Textile Beam Deflection
Pivots a yarn guide arm via the CA clevis to maintain tension on a weaving beam. The pivot absorbs arcing motion while the fail-safe spring retracts the guide if the air supply drops.
Stamping Ejector
Pushes small aluminum brackets out of a progressive die. The 478.5 N force at 0.7 MPa clears the part, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the hard mechanical stop without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA
To replace the MSAL32X40SCA, install the drop-in MSBL32X40SCA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA clevis, and the -S magnet. Remember that the MSBL requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M. Maintain at least 0.2 MPa working pressure to beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (176.4 N at 0.5 MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40 mm bore (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port). At a 40 mm stroke on a 32 mm bore, side-load and rod-bending risks are low, but keep the load axial.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X40SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X40SCA. It matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. You only need to update your sensors, as the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring and extend the rod.
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