This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B01-MBL32X160U, 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-MAL32X160U
The AirTAC B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X160U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B01-MBL32X160U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL32X160U
- 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-MAL32X160U
The AirTAC B01-MAL32X160U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The leading "B01-" prefix designates this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base MAL32X160U, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model but grouped for a specific industrial use case. AirTAC replaced the legacy MAL family with the MBL line, making the MBL32X160U the direct replacement. It matches the original 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
This cylinder features a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X160U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X160U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL32X160U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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-MBL32X160U 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-MBL32X160U 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-MAL32X160U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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-MAL32X160U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Gate
Actuates a lifting gate on a printed circuit board conveyor, using the 160 mm stroke to clear tall components while the 402 N force drives the rigid vertical lift.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds secondary corrugated carton flaps on a packaging line, where the 32 mm bore provides sufficient push without crushing the cardboard structure.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide rail across a weaving machine to change thread patterns, benefiting from the self-lubricating bearing for continuous high-speed cycling.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X160U with B01-MBL32X160U
To replace the B01-MAL32X160U, order the MBL32X160U. Verify your 160 mm stroke requirement, the G1/8 port, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. This SKU has no -S magnet, so if your machine requires position detection, you must upgrade to an MBL32X160US and switch to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family (the older MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M switches). If you need adjustable end-cushioning to absorb kinetic energy, step up to the MBLC equivalent, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. With a 160 mm stroke, the 12 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent side-load damage. Note that a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost—the bumper softens impacts but does not lock the load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL32X160U (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-MBL32X160U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL32X160U FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL32X160U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL32X160U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The "B01-" prefix simply marks this as an application-dedicated variant of the base MAL32X160U, so the MBL replacement fits identically.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires switching to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch families.
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