This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B05-MBL32X10, 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10
The AirTAC B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10 is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B05-MBL32X10, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B05-MBL32X10
- 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10
The AirTAC B05-MAL32X10 is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for manipulator and pick-and-place robot arms. The leading "B05-" prefix designates this as a robot-dedicated variant, though mechanically it is identical to the standard MAL32X10, delivering a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the entire MAL series with the MBL line, making the MBL32X10 the direct replacement. It retains the same 32 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions, ensuring a seamless retrofit without altering your end-of-arm tooling.
Mechanically, the legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing without physical modification. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod is protected by 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear during rapid robotic cycles. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, which softens impact but does not lock the rod in place if air pressure is lost.
Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B05-MBL32X10 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 B05-MBL32X10 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 B05-MBL32X10 produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10 Is Used
Pick-and-Place Ejection
Provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated PCBs from test fixtures on a manipulator arm without damaging delicate solder joints.
Carton Flap Tucking
Uses the short 10 mm stroke to rapidly tuck inner flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons before the top sealer applies adhesive.
Connector Insertion
Drives delicate ribbon-ribbon connectors into display panel sockets with precise 346 N pull force retraction to seat the flex cable fully.
Replacing the Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10 with B05-MBL32X10
To replace the B05-MAL32X10, order the MBL32X10. Confirm your porting (PT standard), as the 32 mm bore dictates a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this SKU has no -S suffix, it cannot accept a sensor; if your pick-and-place routine requires position feedback, step up to an MBL32X10S and note that the modern MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M family. If your application needs precise end-of-stroke deceleration rather than a fixed rubber bumper, consider the current MBLC line which offers an adjustable air cushion.
When sizing for robotic grippers, verify your force margins: the 32 mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa. If that is excessive for delicate components, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa). If the tooling weight demands more clamping authority, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so vertically mounted arms require an external pilot-operated check valve to prevent dropping.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B05-MBL32X10 (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 B05-MBL32X10 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X10 FAQ
Yes, the B05-MAL32X10 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X10, which shares the same 32 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint. The "B05-" prefix simply marked it as a robot pick-and-place dedicated variant, and the MBL32X10 will fit that application 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 suffix, it cannot support position sensors; adding feedback requires switching to an MBL32X10S equipped with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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