This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B01-MBL32X100U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U
The AirTAC B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B01-MBL32X100U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL32X100U
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U
The AirTAC B01-MAL32X100U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. The leading "B01-" prefix designates this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base MAL32X100U, meaning it shares the exact same mechanical specs—delivering 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa—while being grouped for specific customer builds. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL32X100U, a direct alternative that preserves the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover.
Two key engineering shifts occurred in the upgrade. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Additionally, because this specific SKU lacks an -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept position sensors; if detection is needed on the new MBL, you must order the -S version which uses the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switch family rather than the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL32X100U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The B01-MBL32X100U carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The B01-MBL32X100U produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U Is Used
PCB Drill Bit Gantry
Drives the Z-axis tool holder on a printed circuit board drilling machine, utilizing the 402 N push force to plunge precisely within a compact electronics assembly cell.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates the side folding arms on a small packaging line, relying on the 100 mm stroke and self-lubricating front-cover bearing to tuck cardboard flaps before taping.
Connector Insertion Jig
Presses IC sockets into motherboards on a semiconductor test fixture, where the rigid U flat-end cover keeps the 32 mm body square against the tight machine frame.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U with B01-MBL32X100U
To replace the B01-MAL32X100U, order the MBL32X100U. Confirm your 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. Since this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; if your application requires end-of-stroke detection, step up to an MBL32X100US and factor in the switch family change to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application needs adjustable end-cushioning to absorb kinetic energy, look at the MBLC line instead. If sizing up or down, the 25 mm neighbor yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 40 mm neighbor provides 628 N push. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for vertical or suspended loads. At 100 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is moderate, but the Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating handles rigid mounting well.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL32X100U (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ 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 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the B01-MBL32X100U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X100U FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL32X100U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL32X100U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The "B01-" prefix simply marked this as an application-dedicated variant of the base MAL32X100U, so the physical specs are identical.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563 N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It cannot hold position if air pressure is lost—the rod will drift. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke and is not a lock.
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