This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM 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 MSAL32X80CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CM
The AirTAC MSAL32X80CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 32mm bore for an 80mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers 317.7 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa (478.5 N at 0.7 MPa). The direct drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80CM, matching the bore, stroke, CM round-end back cover, and G1/8 port.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet code, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MSAL uses threaded covers and PT tapered port threads; the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. If your MSAL had a -S sensor, it used older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, which must change to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG on the new MSBL. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, as no adjustable cushion exists.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM 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 MSAL32X80CM
| 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 MSAL32X80CM Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router fixture bed using 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, releasing automatically to a fail-safe home if compressed air drops.
Bottle Divert Gate
Extends an 80mm stroke to push a mechanical guide flap on a packaging conveyor, routing glass bottles into a labeling lane before the spring retracts the gate.
Stator Press Pin
Depresses a spring-loaded alignment pin on an electric motor stator assembly press with 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, allowing the armature to seat before the rod safely retracts.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM
To replace this MSAL32X80CM, order the exact drop-in MSBL32X80CM. Confirm the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection on the MSBL, add the -S code and upgrade to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Ensure your air supply meets the 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 25mm bore, yielding 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The next size up is the 40mm bore, providing 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa. At 80mm of stroke on this compact 32mm body, minimize side-loads to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X80CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, CM round-end back cover, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade to the MSBL.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (max 48.8 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air supply must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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