This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X1050-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X1050-CA 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 MAL32X1050-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1050-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 1050mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1050-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke1050 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X1050-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1050-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X1050-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 1050mm stroke. As a made-to-order non-standard stroke exceeding the 500mm standard, it delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1050-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and threaded front/back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The 12mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating, and the heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long service life.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1050-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1050-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X1050-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 1050 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 MBL32X1050-CA 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 MBL32X1050-CA 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 MAL32X1050-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1050 | 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 MAL32X1050-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a 1-meter textile loom, utilizing the 402N push force and CA pivot to absorb slight arcing motion during high-speed weaving.
PCB Edge Conveyor
Extends a routing arm to transfer long circuit boards between SMT machines, where the 1050mm stroke bridges the gap and the fixed bumper softens the end of travel.
Warehouse Tray Pusher
Ejects wide storage trays from vertical lift modules, relying on the 346N pull force at 0.5MPa to retract the 12mm rod safely within tight rack clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1050-CA with MBL32X1050-CA
To replace the MAL32X1050-CA, order the MBL32X1050-CA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 1050mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Since this lacks an -S magnet, no sensor is used; if position detection is needed on the new unit, add -S to the MBL and upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If a cushion is required, step up to the MBLC variant which offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
At 0.5MPa, the 32mm bore yields 402N push. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push); for more power, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push). A 1050mm stroke on a 12mm rod demands extreme side-load management—use an external guide rail or the CA pivot to prevent rod bending. A plain cylinder does not hold loads when air is lost; add an external rod lock for safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X1050-CA (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 MBL32X1050-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1050-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X1050-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1050-CA, offering the same 32mm bore, 1050mm stroke, 82kgf max force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 12mm rod, and operates at 0.1-1.0MPa.
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