This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X120SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X120SCM 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 MAL32X120SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SCM 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 MBL32X120SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X120SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X120SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 120 mm stroke, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X120SCM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CM round-end back cover. Because of the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 µm hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X120SCM |
| 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 MBL32X120SCM 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 MBL32X120SCM 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 MAL32X120SCM
| 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 MAL32X120SCM Is Used
PCB Drill Bit Changer
Indexes drill bits in CNC routing machines, using the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to positively seat tooling within a compact 32 mm bore envelope.
Connector Insertion Press
Pushes IC sockets into populated motherboards, where the 120 mm stroke provides ample travel and the CM round-end accommodates slight angular self-alignment.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor corrugated flaps on packaging lines, relying on the 346 N pull force to retract the rod rapidly for the next cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SCM with MBL32X120SCM
To replace the MAL32X120SCM, order the MBL32X120SCM. Verify your 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. You must also account for the CM round-end back cover and the -S magnet. If you currently use CS1-M or DS1-M sensors on this MAL, they will not fit the MBL; you must switch to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC series, as the MAL only provides a fixed rubber bumper.
When sizing this actuator, consider stepping down to a 25 mm bore (providing 245 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or stepping up to a 40 mm bore (delivering 628 N push at 0.5 MPa) if you need more thrust. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost; the rod will drift. For any stroke at or above 300 mm, the small 12 mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so use an external guide or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X120SCM (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 MBL32X120SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X120SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120SCM, offering the same 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. Note that if you use the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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