This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU 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 MSAL32X50SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X50SU is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder where air extends the rod and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home. This 32mm bore delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50SU, sharing the same 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU features a -S magnet compatible with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, while the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, and require a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU 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 MSAL32X50SU
| 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 MSAL32X50SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Holds printed circuit board panels flat against a router bed with 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, releasing instantly via spring return when routing completes.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Extends a guide blade to push misaligned plastic bottles off a conveyor line, relying on the fail-safe retracted home if the 3/2 valve air supply drops.
Stator Lamination Ejector
Pushes stacked steel motor laminations out of a press die using a 50mm stroke, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the impact of the ejection force.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU
To replace this MSAL32X50SU, install the MSBL32X50SU. Confirm the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, U back cover, and the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure and never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
If sizing up or down, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N. At 50mm stroke on this 32mm bore, keep side-load alignment tight to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X50SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X50SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X50SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X50SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will only need to upgrade your magnet switches from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the new CMSG / DMSG / EMSG series.
This single-acting push cylinder provides a net push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. The maximum force is 478.5 N (approx 48.8 kgf) at 0.7 MPa.
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