This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA 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 MSAL32X80SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SCA
The AirTAC MSAL32X80SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 12mm rod for the 80mm work stroke, and an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. 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 MSBL32X80SCA, matching the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, using the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL replacement upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin, ideal for arcing loads. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA 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 MSAL32X80SCA
| 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 MSAL32X80SCA Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Extends 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to hold PCB panels during routing, using the CA clevis to pivot with minor deck misalignment.
Bottle Ejector
Pushes filled bottles off a conveyor line with 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, relying on the spring return to retract safely during an air-loss shutdown.
Diverter Gate
Pivots a sorting flap on packaging machinery; the CA pin absorbs arcing stress while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 80mm stroke end-impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA
To replace this MSAL32X80SCA with the MSBL32X80SCA, confirm the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA clevis. If upgrading the -S magnet, note the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure required for air to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the spring return stroke for safety. At 80mm stroke on this compact body, mind potential side-load and rod-bending forces.
Size both ways: step down to a 25mm bore (176.4 N push @0.5 MPa) for lighter ejects, or step up to a 40mm bore (539.9 N @0.5 MPa) for heavier pressing. The 32mm bore yields 317.7 N @0.5 MPa and 478.5 N @0.7 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X80SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80SCA, matching the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis. You must upgrade the -S magnet sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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