This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM 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 MSAL32X60SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SCM
The AirTAC MSAL32X60SCM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 12mm rod for the 60mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air stops. It yields a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa), net of the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60SCM, matching the 32mm bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, using the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MSBL replacement upgrades this to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, while the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, with no adjustable cushion. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring, and you must apply no external load on the return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM 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 MSAL32X60SCM
| 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 MSAL32X60SCM Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, releasing the clamp via spring return when air drops to clear the bed.
Bottle Diverter Gate
Pushes a diverter arm to route filled plastic bottles on a packaging line, using the spring-return fail-safe home to park the gate out of the product flow.
Stamping Pin Ejection
Ejects a small stamped metal pin from a die cavity using 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the rapid extend stop.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM
To replace this MSAL32X60SCM with the MSBL32X60SCM, confirm the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure to beat the spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke. With a 60mm stroke on this 32mm bore, check for side-load and rod-bending to prevent premature guide wear.
To size either direction: step down to the 25mm bore for 176.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 40mm bore for 539.9 N push at 0.5 MPa (it also upgrades the port to G1/4).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X60SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60SCM, matching the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, 317.7 N push at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, CM cover, and -S magnet. You only change the sensor family from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
It is a single-acting push cylinder with a usable force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (roughly 48.7 kgf max). The operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa. A minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the internal return spring, and the spring drives the rod to a fail-safe retracted home on air loss.
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