This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X125CAFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X125CAFA 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 MAL32X125CAFA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125CAFA 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 MBL32X125CAFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X125CAFA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125CAFA
The AirTAC MAL32X125CAFA is a discontinued double-acting compact 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 MBL32X125CAFA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, FA flange, and CA pivot back cover. You can install the MBL replacement without altering the machine geometry or mounting footprint.
This legacy unit features a carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125CAFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125CAFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X125CAFA |
| 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 MBL32X125CAFA 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 MBL32X125CAFA 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 MAL32X125CAFA
| 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 MAL32X125CAFA Is Used
Package diverting gate
Pivots a sorting flap on a packaging line using the CA clevis, applying 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to redirect cartons.
Textile loom take-up
Actuates a material take-up lever in a weaving machine, using the 125 mm stroke and FA flange for rigid frame mounting.
Pallet case pusher
Pushes lightweight corrugated cardboard cases into a palletizing station where the fixed rubber bumper safely halts the 563 N extend force.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125CAFA with MBL32X125CAFA
To replace the MAL32X125CAFA, order the MBL32X125CAFA. Confirm the PT tapered port thread, the FA flange mounting, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. If you need position sensing, you must move to an MBL32X125SCAFA and update your switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If you need end-of-stroke damping beyond the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32X125 variant for an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. At 125 mm of stroke, the 12 mm rod has limited side-load tolerance; use the CA pivot to absorb angular misalignment. A plain MBL does not hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X125CAFA (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 MBL32X125CAFA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125CAFA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X125CAFA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125CAFA. It offers the same 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and FA flange mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, but the performance and footprint are identical.
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 the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding sensing requires an S-suffix model and the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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