This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X1200SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X1200SCA 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 MAL32X1200SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200SCA 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 MBL32X1200SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke1200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X1200SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X1200SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 1200mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a built-in magnet for position sensing. AirTAC ended this legacy series, replacing it with the MBL32X1200SCA as a direct drop-in substitute retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin, which is critical for absorbing lateral drift across such an extended 1200mm travel. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equal strength. Because this configuration includes the -S magnet, it relied on older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X1200SCA |
| 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 MBL32X1200SCA 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 MBL32X1200SCA 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 MAL32X1200SCA
| 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 MAL32X1200SCA Is Used
Long-Reach Pallet Transfer
Pushes pallets along an extended conveyor line where 1200mm of travel is required to clear downstream machinery.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts heavy textile beams into dyeing racks, using the CA pivot to accommodate the slight arc of the long rod.
Deep-Lane Carton Pusher
Ejects packaged goods from deep storage lanes, requiring the 402N force at 0.5MPa to overcome carton friction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200SCA with MBL32X1200SCA
To replace this MAL32X1200SCA, order the MBL32X1200SCA, confirming the 32mm bore, 1200mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. The -S magnet means you must update your sensing setup from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series. If your application needs adjustable end-cushioning to absorb kinetic energy, step up to the MBLC variant, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push. At 1200mm, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending; always use an external guide rail to support the load. A standard cylinder drifts when air is lost, so deploy an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X1200SCA (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 MBL32X1200SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X1200SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X1200SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X1200SCA, matching the 32mm bore, 1200mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must upgrade sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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