This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY 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 MSAL32X50CAY
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CAY 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CAY
The AirTAC MSAL32X50CAY is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 32mm bore rod for the work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when pressure drops. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50CAY, matching the 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mount.
This SKU features a CA back cover that swings on a pin for arcing linkages, and it lacks the -S code, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CAY Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CAY |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY 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 MSAL32X50CAY
| 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 MSAL32X50CAY Is Used
CNC Lathe Bar Ejector
Pushes a cut bar from a lathe spindle using 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The spring return retracts the rod clear of the chuck when air drops, preventing crash on the next feed.
Pivoting Diverter Flap
The CA clevis swings on a pin to drive an arcing conveyor diverter. Air extends the 50mm stroke to block flow, and the fail-safe spring home opens the lane on air loss.
Stamping Press Ejector
Ejects a small metal blank from a die using 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the hard stop, while the single-acting design needs only one 3/2 valve.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CAY with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY
To replace this MSAL32X50CAY with the MSBL32X50CAY, confirm the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA clevis mount. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if position detection is needed, step up to an MSBL32X50SCAY and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety.
For sizing flexibility, 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 0.5 MPa with a larger G1/4 port. At a 50mm stroke on these compact bores, rod bending is minimal, but always ensure rigid front-cover guide alignment to prevent side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CAY instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CAY FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X50CAY is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50CAY, which matches the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, CA clevis mount, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, but force ratings remain identical.
This single-acting push cylinder provides 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 48.8 kgf). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. Because the spring drives the fail-safe home, never apply an external load on the return stroke.
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