This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X10CA 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 MAL32X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X10CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X10CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10CA
The AirTAC MAL32X10CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 10mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20-micron hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X10CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless upgrade.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, distinguishing it from rigid flat-end U models. Because this specific code lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion, though the current MBLC variant offers that air-cushion option.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 MBL32X10CA 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 MBL32X10CA 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 MAL32X10CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MAL32X10CA Is Used
Package Divert Arm
Short 10mm stroke provides rapid 402N push to pivot a mechanical diverter arm on a packaging conveyor, with the CA clevis absorbing the arcing side-load.
Component Ejector Gate
Delivers a fast 346N retraction to pull a small ejection gate on a CNC lathe, clearing metal chips in tight machine cells.
Carton Flap Folder
Compact 32mm aluminum body fits between conveyor rollers to actuate a carton sealing flap folder, handling high cycle counts with its self-lubricating bearing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10CA with MBL32X10CA
To replace the MAL32X10CA, order the MBL32X10CA. Verify your setup accommodates the 32mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and the default PT tapered thread. The CA pivot back cover requires a matching clevis pin to allow angular movement during the stroke. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL32X10SCA and switch to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete.
If you need to adjust the force, the next size down is the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5 MPa, which also upgrades the port to G1/4). Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and does not lock the load; a plain MBL will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical or held-load applications.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X10CA (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 MBL32X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X10CA, which offers the same 32mm bore, 10mm stroke, 402N push force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You can install the MBL without modifying the existing machine setup.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull, increasing to 563N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific MAL32X10CA model lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
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