This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU 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 MSAL32X40SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X40SU is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder with a 40mm stroke. Air extends the rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X40SU, matching the bore, stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU features a U flat-end back cover and a -S magnet for position sensing. The older MSAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU 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 MSAL32X40SU
| 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 MSAL32X40SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to hold PCB panels during routing, using the spring return to release parts safely.
Packaging Flap Folding
Pushes cardboard flaps on cartoners with a 40mm stroke, returning home via spring force if compressed air drops.
Sensor Test Ejection
Ejects tested electronic modules from a fixture, relying on the fail-safe retracted home to prevent jams.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU
Replace this MSAL32X40SU with the MSBL32X40SU, confirming the 32mm bore, 40mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, U back cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the return spring, and no external load should be applied on the return stroke.
For sizing, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N. At 40mm on a 32mm bore, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but alignment is still required.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X40SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X40SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X40SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X40SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 40mm stroke, U back cover, and force class.
It provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
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