This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X125-CA-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X125-CA-H 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-H
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA-H 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-H, 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-H
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA-H
The AirTAC MAL32X125-CA-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force via a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard chrome plating. Because this legacy series has ended production, AirTAC mandates the MBL32X125-CA-H as the exact drop-in replacement, preserving the original G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot mounting.
Structurally, the outgoing MAL utilizes threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust ratings. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot support any position sensing; furthermore, its end-of-stroke energy is absorbed strictly by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. If your application requires shock regulation, you must step up to the current MBLC line, as the MAL bumper cannot be tuned.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA-H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X125-CA-H |
| 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-H 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-H 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-H
| 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-H Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Pivots via the CA clevis to actuate a thread tensioning arm, using the 402 N push force to maintain consistent yarn feed without stalling the weave cycle.
Package Divert Arm
Executes a 125 mm stroke to push small cardboard cartons off a sorting belt, relying on the self-lubricating bearing to handle rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling.
PCB Shuttle Index
Shifts an electronics tray into a testing fixture, where the fixed rubber bumper safely halts the 346 N pull force without jarring delicate solder joints.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA-H with MBL32X125-CA-H
To replace the MAL32X125-CA-H, order the MBL32X125-CA-H to secure identical 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, PT port thread, and CA clevis pivot back cover. The CA pivot allows the body to swing on a pin, which is critical for accommodating arcing trajectory loads. If your force requirements shift, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier resistance. Since the 125 mm stroke exceeds 300 mm, the slender 12 mm rod is vulnerable to bending under lateral deflection; utilize an external guide rail to prevent premature seal wear. Note that this cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, so deploy an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X125-CA-H (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-H instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CA-H FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X125-CA-H is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125-CA-H, which matches the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The newer MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains identical functionality.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force reaches 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors; the MBL replacement would require CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches if sensing is added.
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