This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU 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 MSAL32X80SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SU
The AirTAC MSAL32X80SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the 80 mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It requires only a 3/2 valve and a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to overcome the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80SU, matching the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This 32 mm bore delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa. It features an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, a fixed rubber bumper, and a -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MSBL upgrade improves durability with a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors, replacing the older threaded covers.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU 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 MSAL32X80SU
| 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 MSAL32X80SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamp
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router fixture using 317.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, releasing instantly to a fail-safe home when the 3/2 valve vents.
Bottle Flap Ejector
Pushes filled PET bottles off a packaging conveyor line with 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, relying on the internal spring to retract the 12 mm rod quickly during air loss.
Stamping Pin Press
Drives a small alignment pin into an aluminum housing using the 80 mm stroke, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact without complex adjustments.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU
Replace the MSAL32X80SU directly with the MSBL32X80SU. Verify your 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family change: CS1-M and DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG on the MSBL. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (176.4 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more force, step up to the 40 mm bore (539.9 N at 0.5 MPa). For an 80 mm stroke on a 32 mm bore, prevent side-load rod-bending by guiding the load precisely.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X80SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the sensor family from CS1-M or DS1-M to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG.
The usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum of roughly 48.8 kgf. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring. The spring drives the rod to a fail-safe retracted home on air loss, but it is not a lock for holding mid-stroke loads.
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