This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X1150-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X1150-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 MAL32X1150-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1150-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 1150mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1150-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke1150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X1150-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1150-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X1150-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 1150mm stroke. Because 1150mm exceeds the 500mm maximum standard, this is a non-standard, made-to-order unit. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the entire MAL line with the MBL series, making the exact drop-in replacement the MBL32X1150-S-CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in -S magnet for position detection. The older MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. If you are migrating to the MBL32X1150-S-CA, note that the MAL magnet works with legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application needs adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1150-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1150-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X1150-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 1150 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 MBL32X1150-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 MBL32X1150-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 MAL32X1150-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1150 | 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 MAL32X1150-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Drives a long-travel carriage on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to accommodate frame misalignment over 1150mm while supplying 402N push at 0.5 MPa.
PCB Stacker Ejection
Ejects stacked printed circuit boards from a vertical magazine, where the 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa retracts the 12mm rod over 1150mm to clear the machine envelope.
Packaging Pallet Dispenser
Pushes empty pallets into a high-bay loading zone, swinging on the CA clevis to absorb lateral shift while the -S magnet tracks full extension for the controller.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1150-S-CA with MBL32X1150-S-CA
To replace this MAL32X1150-S-CA, order the drop-in MBL32X1150-S-CA. Confirm your 32mm bore, 1150mm non-standard stroke, PT thread, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, which is critical for an 1150mm stroke because the 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has very low side-load tolerance. You must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending over this long distance. If you need to adjust the bore, stepping down to the 25mm neighbor yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm neighbor provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa. Remember that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air is lost; the rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and is not a lock. Use an external rod lock for suspended loads. If you need an adjustable air cushion, switch to the MBLC.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X1150-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 MBL32X1150-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1150-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X1150-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1150-S-CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 1150mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot, and output force. You must update your sensors: the MAL -S magnet uses CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.1-1.0 MPa, speed range is 30-800 mm/s, and the rod is 12mm with an M10x1.25 thread.
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