This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA 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 MSAL32X45CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X45CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 45mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X45CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X45CA 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 drops. This 32mm bore delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa), already net of the opposing spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X45CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover.
This SKU includes a CA back cover (a pivot clevis that swings on a pin for arcing loads) but has no -S magnet, meaning it cannot take a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X45CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X45CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA 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 MSAL32X45CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×45 | 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 MSAL32X45CA Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Pushes a pivot arm to lock a PCB panel during router depaneling. The 317.7 N force at 0.5 MPa holds it flat, and the spring return opens the clamp automatically on air loss.
Stamping Ejector
Ejects small brass contacts from a die after a hit. The CA pivot cover accommodates the slight arcing motion as the part drops, preventing rod binding.
Guard Gate Stop
Extends a pin to block a sliding machine guard door. The fail-safe spring return retracts the pin on air loss so operators can open the guard manually during an emergency.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X45CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA
To replace this MSAL32X45CA, order the MSBL32X45CA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 45mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position feedback, specify an MSBL32X45SCA and migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required for air to beat the return spring, and apply NO external load on the spring return stroke for safety.
For sizing both ways: step down to the 25mm bore (176.4 N at 0.5 MPa) for lighter ejection tasks, or step up to the 40mm bore (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa) when you need heavier clamping. With a 45mm stroke on this compact body, keep side-load minimal to avoid rod-bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X45CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X45CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X45CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X45CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 45mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and single-acting push function. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if you add a magnet.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max kgf is roughly 48.8 kgf at 0.7 MPa). These figures are net of the opposing return spring. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa; you need at least 0.2 MPa of air pressure to overcome the spring and extend the rod.
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