This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X1100-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X1100-S-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 MAL32X1100-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1100-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 1100mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1100-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke1100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X1100-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1100-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X1100-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 1100 mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X1100-S-CA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection; the older MAL works with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Structurally, the MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper at the stroke ends, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion—if end-deceleration is critical, the current MBLC variant provides that feature.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1100-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1100-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X1100-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 1100 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 MBL32X1100-S-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 MBL32X1100-S-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 MAL32X1100-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1100 | 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 MAL32X1100-S-CA Is Used
PCB Conveyor Alignment
Pushes lateral guide rails on a printed circuit board conveyor over a 1100 mm span, utilizing the 402 N thrust class while the CA pivot absorbs minor angular misalignment.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts heavy yarn beams into a weaving loom loading station, where the long 1100 mm stroke reaches across the machine frame and the magnet confirms full extension.
Pallet Divert Arm
Actuates a sweeping diverter arm on a packaging line, swinging packages to a secondary lane with reliable 346 N pull force during the 1100 mm retraction cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1100-S-CA with MBL32X1100-S-CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL32X1100-S-CA and verify your CA pivot pin bore alongside the G1/8 port and PT thread form. Because this is a 1100 mm non-standard stroke, expect a made-to-order lead time. The CA clevis mount is essential here to absorb arcing rod movements over such a long extension. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore offers 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. Note that the 12 mm rod has low side-load tolerance at 1100 mm, so an external guide rail is mandatory to prevent rod bending. The fixed bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod—air loss will cause drift, requiring a pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X1100-S-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 MBL32X1100-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1100-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1100-S-CA. It matches the 32 mm bore, 1100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mount, and force output. The main change is the body construction (riveted on MBL vs threaded on MAL) and the sensor family, which moves from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
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