This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA 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 MSAL32X80CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 80mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CA
The AirTAC MSAL32X80CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with an 80 mm stroke and 32 mm bore. Air extends the rod to do its work, while an internal spring retracts it, establishing a fail-safe retracted home if air pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80CA, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, a crucial mechanism for pivoting mechanisms. The original MSAL features threaded covers and uses older CS1-M/DS1-M switches if a magnet is present. The MSBL upgrade improves durability with a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Note that this specific MSAL32X80CA SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept any position sensor. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA 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 MSAL32X80CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | 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 MSAL32X80CA Is Used
PCB Router Pneumatic Clamp
Provides 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to secure a printed circuit board panel against a router fixture, with the spring ensuring the clamp retracts safely on air loss.
Textile Loom Yarn Guide
The CA pivot clevis swings smoothly on a pin to accommodate the lateral arc of a yarn guide arm during loom operation, preventing binding across the 80 mm stroke.
Bottle Cap Sorting Chute Gate
Extends to divert plastic bottle caps into a secondary sorting bin, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the impact at the end of the 80 mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA
To replace this MSAL32X80CA, order the drop-in MSBL32X80CA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the CA pivot clevis. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL32X80SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure requirement and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety.
When sizing, step down to a 25 mm bore if your clamping force is lower (it provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa), or step up to a 40 mm bore if you need heavier pressing power (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa). For an 80 mm stroke on these compact bores, verify your mounting geometry to prevent rod-bending side loads, and use an external holding device if mid-stroke load locking is required.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X80CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but maintains the same force class.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (approximately 48.8 kgf max). It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
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