This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA 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 MSAL32X50CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 50mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X50CA is a discontinued 32mm bore, single-acting push cylinder with a 50mm stroke. Air extends the rod for work, while an internal spring retracts it for a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount.
This CA back cover swings on a pin for arcing loads. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA 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 MSAL32X50CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MSAL32X50CA Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Pushes a 317.7 N hold at 0.5 MPa to lock PCB panels during router depaneling, using the spring return to release safely on air loss.
Textile Yarn Guide
Uses the CA pivot mount to swing a yarn guide into position; the 32mm bore provides stable tension while accommodating arcing motion.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Extends a 50mm stroke gate to divert filled bottles on a packaging line, relying on the fail-safe home to clear the path during an outage.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA
To replace the MSAL32X50CA, install the MSBL32X50CA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA clevis mount. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL32X50SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing, step down to the 25mm bore (176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter ejects, or step up to the 40mm bore (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port) for heavier press tasks. With a 50mm stroke on this compact body, check side-load alignment to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X50CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. You only need to update your sensor family if upgrading to the -S version.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 48.7 kgf max). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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