This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X125-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X125-CA 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 MAL32X125-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 125mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X125-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X125-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X125-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port and CA pivot mounting. The original MAL body relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed assembly for equivalent structural integrity.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. If electronic rod detection is required, the MBL successor with a magnet uses the current CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch family, unlike the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors used on legacy MAL models. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features a 20 µm hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X125-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 MBL32X125-CA 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 MBL32X125-CA 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 MAL32X125-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | 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 MAL32X125-CA Is Used
Pivot-Arm Component Ejection
Ideal for swinging an ejection arm on a CNC lathe, using the CA clevis to accommodate the arcing motion while providing 402 N of push force to clear machined aluminum parts.
Sorting Diverter Gate
Drives a diverter gate on a packaging conveyor, where the 125 mm stroke shifts small cardboard cartons between lanes and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the rapid end-of-stroke impact.
Pallet Lift and Tilt
Actuates a small tilt mechanism on a pallet transfer station, lifting lightweight plastic tote bins with 346 N of pull force during the retraction cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA with MBL32X125-CA
To replace the MAL32X125-CA, order the MBL32X125-CA. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the CA clevis pivot back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X125-S-CA and use a CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch. The CA pivot is specifically designed to absorb arcing rod loads by swinging on a pin, which is critical for this 125 mm stroke.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod; if air pressure is lost, the load will drift. For applications needing end-of-stroke deceleration tuning, the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL. Since the stroke is 125 mm, ensure the 12 mm rod is protected from excessive side loads by utilizing the CA pivot or an external guide.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X125-CA (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 MBL32X125-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X125-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X125-CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. You simply install the MBL in the same footprint.
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 specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches if a magnet is added.
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