This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X120CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X120CA 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 MAL32X120CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X120CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CA
The AirTAC MAL32X120CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 32mm bore and 120mm stroke, delivering a robust 402N push force at 0.5MPa. Built for tight spaces, it uses a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, and its body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed construction. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed on the replacement, the MBL uses modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X120CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 MBL32X120CA 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 MBL32X120CA 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 MAL32X120CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×120 | 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 MAL32X120CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 120mm yarn guide arm with 402N push force, utilizing the CA pivot to accommodate minor mechanical arc swings during high-speed weaving.
Package Divert Arm
Actuates a 32mm bore routing flap on a packaging conveyor, where the compact aluminum body fits neatly within tight transfer chute clearances.
Lab Centrifuge Lid
Powers the safety cover on a batch centrifuge, requiring 346N pull force to securely lock the shield during high-RPM sample separation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CA with MBL32X120CA
To replace the MAL32X120CA, order the MBL32X120CA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 120mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the CA pivot back cover before swapping. If your stroke of 120mm is sufficient but you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa); if you need more power, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). Note that the MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so for adjustable air cushioning you must specify the MBLC series on the current line. Additionally, a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts, so use an external rod lock for vertical safety. At 120mm stroke, the side-load tolerance is moderate, but always ensure the CA clevis pivot moves freely to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X120CA (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 MBL32X120CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X120CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 120mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The upgrade shifts from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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