This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X10SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X10SU 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 MAL32X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10SU 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 MBL32X10SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X10SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10SU
The AirTAC MAL32X10SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 10 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, peaking at 563 N push at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X10SU, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port and U flat-end rear cover.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches. The modern MBL successor transitions to CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensor families. Unlike the threaded front and back covers on this MAL body, the MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, and neither can hold a load when air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X10SU |
| 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 MBL32X10SU 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 MBL32X10SU 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 MAL32X10SU
| 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 MAL32X10SU Is Used
PCB ejector pins
Provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to positively eject thin printed circuit boards from test fixtures without bending the delicate substrate.
Valve gate sequencing
Short 10 mm stroke actuates small pneumatic valve gates in plastic injection molds, using the U flat-end cover for rigid rear mounting.
Carton flap diverters
Rapidly deflect lightweight packaging flaps on conveyor lines, with the -S magnet confirming the 10 mm extension for the CS1-M sensor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10SU with MBL32X10SU
To replace the MAL32X10SU, order the MBL32X10SU. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT tapered thread, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your sensing from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family used on the MBL. If your application needs an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC equivalent on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the force to 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. The Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating offers low side-load tolerance, so even with the short 10 mm stroke, avoid rigidly binding radial loads. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; add an external rod lock if the load must be held.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X10SU (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 MBL32X10SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X10SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X10SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X10SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, U flat-end cover and mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M.
At 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air from 0.1 to 1.0 MPa.
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