This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X115CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X115CA 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 MAL32X115CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X115CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 115mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X115CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke115 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X115CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X115CA
The AirTAC MAL32X115CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 32 mm bore, a 115 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X115CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit utilizes a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing motion. Unlike the older MAL which used threaded front and back covers, the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal durability. Note that because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X115CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X115CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X115CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 115 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 MBL32X115CA 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 MBL32X115CA 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 MAL32X115CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×115 | 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 MAL32X115CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Arms
Drives oscillating guide arms on textile looms, where the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa handles the fabric tension and the CA clevis accommodates the pivot arc.
Packaging Diverter Gates
Actuates routing flaps on packaging conveyors to sort cartons, utilizing the 115 mm stroke to fully open the lane while the fixed bumper softens the impact.
PCB Shuttle Positioning
Pushes shuttle trays in PCB assembly lines, relying on the compact 32 mm aluminum body to fit within dense pick-and-place machinery footprints.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X115CA with MBL32X115CA
To replace the MAL32X115CA, order the MBL32X115CA. Verify your 32 mm bore, 115 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Since this model has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL32X115SCA and switch to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If you need to adjust the bore, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; add an external rod lock if position holding is critical. At 115 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is limited by the 12 mm rod, so ensure the CA pivot absorbs any angular misalignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X115CA (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 MBL32X115CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X115CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X115CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X115CA, offering the same 32 mm bore, 115 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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