This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X1000SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X1000SU 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 MAL32X1000SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1000SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 1000mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1000SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke1000 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X1000SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1000SU
The AirTAC MAL32X1000SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 1000mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, it was produced as a non-standard, made-to-order unit. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20μm hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1000SU, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing; the legacy MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. A 1000mm stroke on a 12mm rod demands strict alignment, as the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts and cannot prevent side-load deflection.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1000SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1000SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X1000SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 1000 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 MBL32X1000SU 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 MBL32X1000SU 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 MAL32X1000SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1000 | 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 MAL32X1000SU Is Used
Textile Loom Tentering
Drives a fabric guide over a 1000mm reach to align synthetic webs on a tenter frame, leveraging the 402N push force to maintain web tension without sagging.
Pallet Wrapper Carriage
Actuates a vertical film carriage up a 1-meter mast on a stretch wrapper, where the compact 32mm body fits tight mast channels and the U flat-end rear mounts rigidly.
Vertical Parts Elevator
Lifts light plastic totes between conveyor tiers in a packaging line, using the full 1000mm stroke while relying on external linear guides to prevent rod deflection.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1000SU with MBL32X1000SU
To replace the MAL32X1000SU, order the MBL32X1000SU and verify the G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. Because the -S magnet is present, plan to upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series. At 1000mm, side-load bending is a major risk; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod damage.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore provides 628N push. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold a load if air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X1000SU (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 MBL32X1000SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1000SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1000SU, which offers the same 32mm bore, 1000mm stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You will need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The 32mm bore uses a G1/8 port and a Ø12mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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