This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X105SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X105SCA 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 MAL32X105SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X105SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 105mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X105SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke105 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X105SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X105SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X105SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa through a 32 mm bore and 105 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X105SCA, matching the original force, port size, and mounting. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It also carries a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. The original MAL sensor family (CS1-M / DS1-M) is obsolete; upgrading to the MBL32X105SCA requires the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X105SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X105SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X105SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 105 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 MBL32X105SCA 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 MBL32X105SCA 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 MAL32X105SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×105 | 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 MAL32X105SCA Is Used
Packaging Diverter Arm
Actuates a swinging diverter gate on a packaging line, using the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to redirect heavy cardboard cartons onto secondary chutes.
Textile Loom Take-up
Drives a pivoting take-up lever on a textile loom, where the CA clevis mount accommodates the arcing motion required to maintain fabric tension during the 105 mm stroke.
PCB Conveyor Stopper
Raises and lowers a pneumatic stop pin on a PCB assembly conveyor, using the -S magnet with a CS1-M sensor to confirm the stopper position to the machine controller.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X105SCA with MBL32X105SCA
To replace the MAL32X105SCA, order the MBL32X105SCA. Verify your 32 mm bore, 105 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread. The CA pivot back cover swings on a pin for arcing loads, and the -S magnet means you must upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant. A plain MBL will not hold a load when air is lost; the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for safety.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Since the 105 mm stroke exceeds 300 mm, the 12 mm carbon-steel rod has low side-load tolerance. Use the CA pivot to absorb arcing, or add an external guide rail to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X105SCA (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 MBL32X105SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X105SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X105SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X105SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 105 mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if your SKU has the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore provides 402 N push and 346 N pull. At 0.7 MPa, it delivers 563 N push. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that the MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; for adjustable air cushioning, order the MBLC variant.
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