This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA 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 MSAL32X70SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70SCA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 70mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X70SCA is a discontinued 32mm bore, 70mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it for a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X70SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing, using older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MSBL upgrade switches to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors and features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of this model's threaded covers. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin, ideal for arcing or pivoting loads. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion is present.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA 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 MSAL32X70SCA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×70 | 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 MSAL32X70SCA Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes a singulated circuit board out of a routing fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring safely retracts the pin clear of the spindle during routing.
Clevis-Mounted Arc Press
Pivots on the CA pin to stamp a low-profile terminal into a curved plastic harness, using the 478.5 N force at 0.7 MPa to seat the contact.
Diverter Gate Actuator
Extends a flap on a packaging conveyor to sort cartons, relying on the spring-return fail-safe home to open the lane when the 3/2 valve air is dropped.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA
Replace this MSAL with the MSBL32X70SCA to retain the 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod end, CA pivot cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Operating pressure must stay at 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required for air to overcome the return spring. Never apply an external load on the unpowered spring return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, 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. At 70mm stroke on this 32mm bore, keep the pivot pin aligned to prevent side-load wear and rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X70SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X70SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot cover, and magnet. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 48.8 kgf). A minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa is required for the air to overcome the internal return spring and extend the rod.
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