This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM 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 MSAL32X60CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X60CM is a discontinued 32mm bore, 60mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home upon air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa), requiring a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. This SKU lacks the -S magnet option and cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrade facts: the MSAL uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M/DS1-M switch family, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke deceleration uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM 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 MSAL32X60CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MSAL32X60CM Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Uses the 317.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject singulated circuit boards from a router machine, with the spring ensuring the ejector retracts clear of the cutting spindle on air loss.
Connector Sorting Gate
Actuates a diverter gate in a vibratory bowl feeder for electronic connectors, where the 60mm stroke provides full travel and the fail-safe home prevents jamming if compressed air drops.
Aluminum Extrusion Stoper
Deploys a hard stop to halt 20mm aluminum extrusions at a cut-off saw, using the 478.5 N force at 0.7 MPa to resist the profile momentum without shifting under impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM
To replace this MSAL, order the MSBL32X60CM. Confirm the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if sensing is needed, step up to an MSBL32X60SCM and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Maintain at least 0.2 MPa air pressure to beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, 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 60mm stroke on this compact body, side-load and rod-bending risks are low, but ensure front-cover guide alignment to maximize seal life.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X60CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if you add the -S option.
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). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring and extend the rod.
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