This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X120SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X120SU 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 MAL32X120SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SU 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 MBL32X120SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X120SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SU
The AirTAC MAL32X120SU 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. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X120SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The legacy MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it was designed to work with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches. If you upgrade to the MBL32X120SU, you must also update your sensing to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic switch families. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the 12 mm carbon-steel rod is protected by 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X120SU |
| 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 MBL32X120SU 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 MBL32X120SU 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 MAL32X120SU
| 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 MAL32X120SU Is Used
PCB Drill Bit Loading
Pushes precision drill bits into collets on automated PCB routing machines, utilizing the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to seat the tooling without slippage.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives rectangular IC connectors into printed circuit boards, relying on the 120 mm stroke to clear the tooling head before the downward insertion cycle.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor corrugated carton flaps prior to tape sealing, where the U flat-end back cover provides a rigid mount against the machine frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SU with MBL32X120SU
To replace the MAL32X120SU, order the MBL32X120SU. Verify your 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. Since this model has the -S magnet, plan to swap your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper; if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, step up to the MBLC32 variant on the current line.
If you need to adjust your force output, step down to the 25 mm bore (providing 245 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to the 40 mm bore (delivering 628 N push at 0.5 MPa). At 120 mm of stroke, side-load risk is moderate, but the small 12 mm rod still demands careful alignment. Note that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold position if air pressure drops; use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X120SU (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 MBL32X120SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X120SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X120SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X120SU. It offers the same 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, U flat-end back cover, and mounting footprint. The main change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it uses the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches. The MBL32X120SU replacement requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
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