This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL32X70U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X70U
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
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 direct 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 direct 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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