This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B06-MBL32X100CA, 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA 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 B06-MBL32X100CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-MBL32X100CA
- 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA
The AirTAC B06-MAL32X100CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix designates it as a battery-dedicated variant of the base MAL32X100CA, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model but intended for cell stacking and module handling. Delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it is now replaced by the MBL32X100CA.
The MBL32X100CA is a direct replacement retaining the same 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot clevis. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-MBL32X100CA |
| 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 B06-MBL32X100CA 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 B06-MBL32X100CA produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA
| 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Indexes lithium-ion pouch cells during Z-folding with 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while the CA pivot absorbs slight misalignment between the separator web and stacking platform.
Module Tab Welding
Clamps busbars during ultrasonic wire bonding; the 100 mm stroke provides clearance to load prismatic modules, and the fixed rubber bumper dampens impact at the weld head.
Pack Tray Handling
Pushes loaded battery trays into heat-shrink chambers; the double-acting design retracts quickly at 30-800 mm/s to maintain high throughput on the packing line.
Replacing the Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA with B06-MBL32X100CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL32X100CA. Confirm your PT port thread and CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads during battery tab welding. If you need position sensing, you must switch to an MBL32X100CAS and update to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; the rod drifts if air pressure drops, so add an external pilot-operated check valve to hold vertical battery cell stacks. If you need adjustable air cushioning to soften 100 mm strokes, step up to the current MBLC32X100CA.
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. With a 100 mm stroke, the 12 mm carbon-steel rod has limited side-load tolerance; use the CA clevis to prevent rod bending on offset tabbing heads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B06-MBL32X100CA (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 B06-MBL32X100CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL32X100CA FAQ
Yes, the B06-MAL32X100CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL32X100CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The B06- prefix simply marked it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, and the MBL replacement is fully compatible.
At 0.5 MPa, push force is 402 N and pull is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It cannot hold position if air is lost; the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact and is not a lock.
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