This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA 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 MSAL32X5CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X5CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 5mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X5CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X5CA is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder. Air extends the 12mm rod for a 5mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts it for a fail-safe home. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X5CA, matching the 32mm bore, stroke, and force class.
This CA version features a pivot back cover swinging on a pin for arcing loads. It has no magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG sensors. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X5CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X5CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA 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 MSAL32X5CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×5 | 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 MSAL32X5CA Is Used
PCB Edge Clamping
Holds a circuit board flat during conveyor routing with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, releasing instantly to its fail-safe home on air loss.
Packaging Flap Folding
Pivots via the CA pin to arc a carton side flap into position, using the short 5mm stroke for rapid, repetitive cycling.
Stamping Pin Ejection
Pushes a small finished pin out of a die cavity, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the sudden 5mm impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X5CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA
Replace the MSAL32X5CA with the MSBL32X5CA, confirming the 32mm bore, 5mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot cover, and lack of magnet. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure needed to beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (176.4 N @0.5 MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore (539.9 N @0.5 MPa, G1/4 port).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X5CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X5CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X5CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X5CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 5mm stroke, CA pivot, G1/8 port, and force class. You only need to update sensors, as the MSBL uses CMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M.
It operates from 0.2 to 1.0 MPa (minimum 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring). The usable push force, net of the return spring, is 76.6 N @0.2, 157.0 N @0.3, 237.3 N @0.4, 317.7 N @0.5, 398.1 N @0.6, and 478.5 N @0.7 MPa.
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