This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU 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 MSAL32X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X60SU is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 60mm stroke. Air extends the Ø12mm rod to deliver 317.7N of usable push force at 0.5MPa, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air drops below the 0.2MPa minimum. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60SU, matching the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and U flat-end back cover.
This U-coded SKU features a rigid flat rear for stable mounting, and its -S magnet supports position sensing via the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches. The modern MSBL successor upgrades this sensing to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches and swaps the original threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU 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 MSAL32X60SU
| 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 MSAL32X60SU Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Uses the 317.7N push at 0.5MPa to eject cut circuit boards from a router fixture, with the spring safely retracting the rod when air is removed.
Aluminum Extrusion Clamping
Holds an aluminum profile steady against a saw stop with reliable push force, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid rear mounting.
Packaging Flap Fold
Extends 60mm to fold cardboard carton flaps on a packaging line, where the fail-safe spring return prevents crush damage if air pressure drops.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU
To replace this MSAL32X60SU, migrate to the MSBL32X60SU and verify your bore, stroke, G1/8 port, U back cover, and sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2MPa minimum air pressure to overcome the spring, and apply NO external load on the return stroke. Stepping down, the 25mm bore gives 176.4N at 0.5MPa; stepping up, the 40mm bore yields 539.9N at 0.5MPa with a G1/4 port. Because this 60mm stroke is non-standard and exceeds half the bore diameter, ensure your mounting resists side-load rod-bending forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X60SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will need to upgrade your position sensors from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 317.7N at 0.5MPa and 478.5N at 0.7MPa (about 48.8 kgf max). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2MPa because the incoming air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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