This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X120CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X120CM 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 MAL32X120CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CM 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 MBL32X120CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X120CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CM
The AirTAC MAL32X120CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, peaking at 82 kgf under 1.0 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120CM, matching the 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating bearing. Unlike the older MAL which uses threaded front and back covers, the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it will not hold a load if air pressure drops.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X120CM |
| 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 MBL32X120CM 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 MBL32X120CM 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 MAL32X120CM
| 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 MAL32X120CM Is Used
PCB Router Ejection
Deploys 402 N at 0.5 MPa to push freshly cut printed circuit boards out of a depaneling router fixture in tight electronics assembly cells.
Carton Flap Folder
Uses its 120 mm stroke and CM round-end pivot to fold small corrugated carton flaps on a 32 mm bore packaging line before sealing.
Vial Tray Indexer
Cycles pharmaceutical vial trays forward 120 mm per stroke, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the stop without hydraulic fluid.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CM with MBL32X120CM
To replace the MAL32X120CM, order the MBL32X120CM. Confirm your 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT tapered thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X120CMS and note the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If your load needs an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC series.
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 and upgrades the port to G1/4. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for vertical loads. At 120 mm stroke, the 12 mm rod handles moderate side loads, but for longer extensions, add an external guide rail to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X120CM (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 MBL32X120CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X120CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while retaining the same output force.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force 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.
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