This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U 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 MSAL32X60U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60U
The AirTAC MSAL32X60U 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 home position on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and requires a minimum 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60U, matching the bore, stroke, U-style flat-end back cover, and G1/8 port.
This non-magnetic SKU cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the legacy MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and a hard-chrome carbon-steel rod with a self-lubricating front-cover guide. Remember to apply no external load on the unpowered spring return stroke to avoid damaging the internal mechanism.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U 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 MSAL32X60U
| 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 MSAL32X60U Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Delivers 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to secure printed circuit boards during routing, with the spring return automatically releasing the clamp when air is removed.
Packaging Flap Deflection
Uses the 60mm stroke to push cardboard flaps into position on a carton sealer, relying on the fail-safe retracted home if the pneumatic supply drops.
Small Stamping Ejector
Pushes small metal blanks out of a die with 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, retracting instantly via the internal spring to allow the next blank to feed.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U
To replace the MSAL32X60U, use the drop-in MSBL32X60U. Confirm the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, PT-threaded G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the rigid U-style flat-end back cover. Because this is a non-S SKU, it cannot hold a sensor; if you previously used an -S model, note that the MSAL used older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MSBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and avoid external loads on the return stroke. If sizing force, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. For this 60mm stroke on a small bore, ensure proper mounting alignment to prevent side-load and rod-bending issues.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X60U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X60U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X60U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X60U, which matches the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, U-style back cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the MSAL's threaded covers.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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