This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X100-U-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X100-U-H in place of this model. 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 MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H 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 drop-in replacement is the MBL32X100-U-H, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X100-U-H
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H
The AirTAC MAL32X100-U-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X100-U-H, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy SKU features a U flat-end rear cover for rigid mounting and lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. During the upgrade, AirTAC shifted from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL. The original MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, whereas the current MBL line offers an adjustable air cushion in the MBLC variant for heavier loads.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X100-U-H |
| 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 MBL32X100-U-H 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 MBL32X100-U-H produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H
| 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 MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H Is Used
PCB Router Gantry Clamp
Secures a printed circuit board panel against a router bed fixture. The 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa provides firm holding without cracking the substrate during high-speed routing.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a 100 mm stroke to push a multi-pin automotive connector into a housing. The rigid U flat-end rear cover keeps the 12 mm rod aligned straight during the insertion cycle.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds the minor flaps of small pharmaceutical cartons prior to sealing. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact of the 100 mm stroke without requiring external shock absorbers.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H with MBL32X100-U-H
To replace this MAL32X100-U-H, order the MBL32X100-U-H. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread form. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if position detection is needed, step up to an MBL32X100S-U-H and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M. If your application requires adjustable cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC32X100-U-H.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Since the 100 mm stroke is below the 300 mm threshold, side-load risk is minimal, but the 12 mm carbon-steel rod still has low side-load tolerance. Note that this cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X100-U-H (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 MBL32X100-U-H instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X100-U-H FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X100-U-H. It offers the same 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, force output, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The main change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor like the CS1-M or DS1-M.
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