This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U 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 MSAL32X80U
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80U 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80U
The AirTAC MSAL32X80U is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home upon air loss. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80U, matching the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This 32mm bore delivers a usable push force of 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (net of the return spring). It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion. This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The legacy MSAL uses threaded covers and PT port threads, whereas the MSBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U 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 MSAL32X80U
| 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 MSAL32X80U Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Deploys 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa to push singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace safely.
Bottle Sorter Divert
Extends an 80mm stroke to deflect plastic containers on a packaging conveyor, with the fail-safe retracted home preventing line jams during air loss.
Stamping Press Ejector
Kicks small metal stampings from a die bed using 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repeated end-stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80U with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U
To replace the MSAL32X80U, specify the MSBL32X80U to match the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, U flat-end back cover, and non-magnetic setup. Because there is no -S code, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL32X80S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches (the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors do not fit the new body). Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
If sizing force, the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down to the 25mm bore drops output to 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up to the 40mm bore increases force to 539.9 N at 0.5 MPa and upgrades the port to G1/4. For an 80mm stroke on these compact bodies, mind side-load and rod-bending forces by using a proper knuckle mount.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL32X80U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL32X80U FAQ
Yes, the MSAL32X80U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL32X80U, which matches the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, U flat-end back cover, G1/8 port, and force class. The MSBL upgrade changes the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
It is a single-acting push cylinder, so the usable push force is 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 478.5 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 48.8 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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