This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X125-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X125-S-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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-S-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-S-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-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X125-S-CA 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, peaking at an 82kgf maximum at 1.0MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125-S-CA, matching the bore, stroke, output, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a built-in -S magnet for position detection. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet pairs with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL successor requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The 12mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating and relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, supported by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X125-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Arms
Drives oscillating guide arms on weaving looms where the CA pivot absorbs arcing motion and the 402N force at 0.5MPa securely shifts heavy yarn carriers across a 125mm path.
Bottling Line Diverter
Sorts glass containers on a 90-degree bottling transfer using 346N of pull force, while the -S magnet confirms retraction for the PLC before the belt restarts.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds corrugated carton flaps in tight machinery gaps where the compact 32mm aluminum body fits easily and the fixed rubber bumper softens the 125mm stroke end.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-S-CA with MBL32X125-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X125-S-CA, order the MBL32X125-S-CA and verify your 12mm rod-end M10x1.25 thread, PT port, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, absorbing arcing loads across the 125mm stroke. Because the -S magnet is present, note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches must be upgraded to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG models for the MBL body. If your cycle creates shock at end-of-stroke, remember the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper; for an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC series.
For sizing, if 402N push at 0.5MPa is excessive, step down to the 25mm bore providing 245N. If you need more power, step up to the 40mm bore yielding 628N. At 125mm stroke, side-load tolerance is moderate due to the 12mm rod, but if your arcing motion is severe, consider a double-rod MBLD. A plain MBL does not hold its position when air is lost, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X125-S-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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X125-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125-S-CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, CA pivot, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family for the MBL body.
At 0.5MPa, the 32mm bore provides 402N of push force and 346N of pull force. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa operating pressure.
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