This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U 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 MSAL32X70U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70U
The AirTAC MSAL32X70U is a discontinued 32mm bore, single-acting push mini cylinder with a 70mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home upon air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and uses a G1/8 port with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X70U, matching the bore, stroke, U back cover, and force class. This SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot take a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL moves you from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body; if you later need sensors, the MSBL uses modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U 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 MSAL32X70U
| 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 MSAL32X70U Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Pushes a depanelized circuit board out of a router fixture with 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the zone for the next panel.
Bottle Divert Gate
Actuates a flat U-cover mounted diverter arm on a packaging line, using the fail-safe retracted home to prevent bottle jams when compressed air drops.
Aluminum Extrusion Press
Applies a single-direction clamping force to hold an aluminum profile during a cut, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the 70mm stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U
Replace this MSAL32X70U with the MSBL32X70U, confirming the 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, U flat-end back cover, and non-magnet setup. Operating pressure must beat the spring, so keep a 0.2 MPa minimum. Apply no external load on the return stroke. If 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa is too much, step down to the 25mm bore (176.4 N); if you need more force, step up to the 40mm bore (539.9 N, G1/4 port). With a 70mm stroke on this compact body, watch for side-load and rod-bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X70U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X70U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X70U, which matches the 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, U back cover, G1/8 port, and force class. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
This single-acting push cylinder delivers 317.7 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 48.8 kgf), already net of the opposing return spring. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the internal spring.
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