This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X125-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X125-CM 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-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X125-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X125-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 125mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, making it a solid mid-range actuator. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125-CM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy unit features a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity. Both utilize a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X125-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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-CM
| 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-CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Provides 402N of push at 0.5MPa to swing a diverter gate on a PCB conveyor, fitting neatly into tight machinery panels.
Chip Handler Ejector
Ejects processed semiconductor chips from a test socket using a 125mm stroke and a self-lubricating bearing guide for high cycle counts.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small cardboard flaps on a packaging line where the CM round-end allows the rod to pivot naturally with the mechanism.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CM with MBL32X125-CM
To replace the MAL32X125-CM, order the MBL32X125-CM. Verify your 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. Because this unit has no -S code, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X125S-CM and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If you need adjustable air cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC32X125-CM.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore drops the push force to 245N at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore increases it to 628N. At 125mm of stroke, side-load stress is moderate, but the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use the CM round-end back cover with a mating clevis to allow arcing movement, or add an external guide rail. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost—the bumper only softens the impact, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X125-CM (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-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-CM FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X125-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125-CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while maintaining the same output force.
At 0.5MPa, the 32mm bore provides 402N of push force and 346N of pull force. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a 12mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, operates at 30-800mm/s, and has no -S magnet so it cannot take a sensor.
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