This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B05-MBL32X160, 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-MAL32X160
The AirTAC B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X160 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 B05-MBL32X160, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B05-MBL32X160
- 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-MAL32X160
The AirTAC B05-MAL32X160 is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for manipulator and pick-and-place robot arms. The B05- prefix designates this as a robot-dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard MAL32X160, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL32X160, a direct upgrade retaining the exact 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This cylinder features a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. Unlike the riveted rolling-packed body of the modern MBL, the MAL uses threaded front and back covers. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support position sensing. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B05-MBL32X160 |
| 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 B05-MBL32X160 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-MBL32X160 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-MAL32X160
| 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X160 Is Used
PCB Pick-and-Place Heads
Drives the vertical Z-axis movement on manipulators lifting delicate printed circuit boards, utilizing the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome vacuum nozzle spring resistance.
Small Parts Sorting Diverters
Actuates a 160 mm stroke pusher arm on packaging lines to knock misaligned plastic caps off a high-speed conveyor belt into a reject bin.
Tray Indexing Pushers
Advances empty food packaging trays into a filling station one by one, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to handle rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Replacing the Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X160 with B05-MBL32X160
To replace the B05-MAL32X160, order the MBL32X160. Verify your PT thread port, 160 mm stroke, and mounting accessory before installation. If your pick-and-place cycle requires end-of-stroke cushioning beyond the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32X160 which adds an adjustable air cushion. If you need position feedback, note that this no-magnet SKU cannot accept a sensor; you must order an MBL32X160S and migrate to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors are obsolete.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. At 160 mm of travel, the 12 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; utilize a CA pivot or SDB mounting bracket to accommodate arcing motion and protect the rod. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops, so integrate an external rod lock for vertical payloads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B05-MBL32X160 (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-MBL32X160 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL32X160 FAQ
Yes, the B05-MAL32X160 is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL32X160, which shares the identical 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 402 N push force. The B05- prefix simply marked it as a manipulator-dedicated variant; the MBL32X160 fulfills the exact same pick-and-place function.
The force ratings are 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; you would need to order the -S variant and use CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches on the MBL replacement.
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