This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X1200CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X1200CM 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 MAL32X1200CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 1200mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1200CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke1200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X1200CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200CM
The AirTAC MAL32X1200CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 1200 mm stroke. Because 1200 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard maximum, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke. It delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1200CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide that supports the 12 mm carbon-steel hard-chrome rod. The CM round-end back cover accommodates angular rod alignment, which is critical for a 1200 mm stroke.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X1200CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 1200 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 MBL32X1200CM 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 MBL32X1200CM 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 MAL32X1200CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1200 | 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 MAL32X1200CM Is Used
Long-Transfer Pusher
Moves packaged boxes along a 1.2 meter gravity roller conveyor using 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the CM round-end to articulate through the long travel.
Textile Beam Indexer
Actuates a positioning carriage for large textile warp beams, where the 346 N pull force retracts the 12 mm rod over 1200 mm without requiring a position sensor.
Warehouse Tray Dispenser
Pushes stacked pallet trays out of a vertical magazine over a 1.2 m stroke, utilizing the self-lubricating bearing to handle the extended rod overhang.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200CM with MBL32X1200CM
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL32X1200CM. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 1200 mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. The CM round-end back cover on this unit provides pivot articulation to combat rod binding over long distances. If you need end-of-stroke cushioning, the fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; you must step up to the current MBLC line for an adjustable air cushion. This plain cylinder also drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for load holding.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. A 1200 mm stroke imposes severe side-load risks on the 12 mm rod. You must use an external guide rail or a pivot mounting scheme to prevent rod bending and premature seal failure.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X1200CM (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 MBL32X1200CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X1200CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1200CM. It offers the same 32 mm bore, 1200 mm stroke, CM round-end back cover, G1/8 port, and force ratings. The main physical change is that the original threaded covers were replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa push is 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors. The MBL replacement, if ordered with -S, uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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