This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X125UH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X125UH 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 MAL32X125UH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125UH 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 MBL32X125UH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X125UH
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125UH
The AirTAC MAL32X125UH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 125mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa, peaking at 82kgf at 1.0MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X125UH, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover.
This SKU features a standard PT tapered port thread and a fixed rubber bumper. It lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for greater structural integrity.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125UH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125UH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X125UH |
| 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 MBL32X125UH 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 MBL32X125UH 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 MAL32X125UH
| 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 MAL32X125UH Is Used
PCB Router Gantry Clamp
Secures PCB panels within routing gantries. The 402N push force at 0.5MPa holds the board firmly against a rigid reference fence without flexing the 125mm stroke.
Carton Flap Plow
Folds minor flaps on small packaging lines. The U flat-end rear cover mounts rigidly to the machine frame, providing the 346N pull force needed to retract the plow blade.
Chip Tray Ejector
Pushes filled semiconductor chip trays out of a test station. The 32mm bore fits tight enclosures, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 125mm extension impact.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125UH with MBL32X125UH
To replace this MAL, order the MBL32X125UH. Verify your 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, G1/8 port, and the U flat-end rigid back cover. Since this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. If you require end-of-stroke detection on the new MBL, you must select an -S variant and switch to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M units do not carry over. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push.
At 125mm stroke, the 12mm carbon-steel rod is vulnerable to bending under offset loads. Use an external guide rail or ensure strictly axial alignment. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-travel impacts but does not lock the rod. If air pressure drops, the load will drift. For adjustable air cushioning, upgrade to the current MBLC series, as the MAL line never offered this feature.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X125UH (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 MBL32X125UH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X125UH FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X125UH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X125UH, which matches the 32mm bore, 125mm stroke, 402N force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull. At 0.7MPa push is 563N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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