This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM 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 MSAL32X50CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X50CM is a discontinued 32mm bore, 50mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. Air extends the rod to do work, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe home position when air pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This non-magnet SKU cannot take a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL brings a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MSAL's threaded covers, and if you ever need a sensor on the MSBL, it uses the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and you must apply no external load on the return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM 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 MSAL32X50CM
| 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 MSAL32X50CM Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a vacuum fixture during routing, using 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to secure the part while the spring safely releases it on air loss.
Stamping Ejector
Pushes small metal brackets out of a progressive die cavity, with the 50mm stroke clearing the die plate and the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the impact.
Packaging Diverter
Extends a guide flap to deflect cartons down a reject lane, relying on the spring return to retract the flap and keep the main line running during an air fault.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM
To replace the MSAL32X50CM, install the drop-in MSBL32X50CM. Confirm the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL32X50S variant. The cylinder needs at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring, and you must not apply external load on the return stroke.
For sizing both ways: stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. At 50mm stroke on this compact body, mind side-load alignment to avoid rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X50CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM back cover. The MSBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. This non-S SKU cannot take a sensor.
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