This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X12CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X12CA 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 MAL32X12CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X12CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 12mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X12CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke12 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X12CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X12CA
The AirTAC MAL32X12CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 12mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X12CA, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA mounting pivot exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The modern MBL upgrade transitions from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, maintaining the same compact dimensions while modernizing the structural assembly.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X12CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X12CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X12CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 12 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 MBL32X12CA 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 MBL32X12CA 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 MAL32X12CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×12 | 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 MAL32X12CA Is Used
Diverting Gate Mechanism
Drives a short 12mm pivot arm on a packaging conveyor to deflect cartons into side lanes, using the CA clevis to accommodate the arc of the swinging gate under 402N of push force.
PCB Test Socket Actuation
Applies precise downward clamping pressure on an electronics test fixture, where the short 12mm stroke provides rapid contact without overtraveling the delicate spring probes.
Bin Lid Release
Pivots a lightweight latch on a parts-storage bin, allowing gravity to drop the door open when the cylinder retracts, with the CA mounting absorbing the lateral pivot stress.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X12CA with MBL32X12CA
To replace the MAL32X12CA, order the MBL32X12CA, confirming the 32mm bore, 12mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; if detection is needed, move to an MBL32X12SCA and note that the modern switch family is CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG rather than the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M. The fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; if your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the current MBLC line which offers an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore drops the 0.5MPa push force to 245N, while stepping up to the 40mm bore increases it to 628N. This cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; the rod will drift, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for load-holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X12CA (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 MBL32X12CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X12CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X12CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X12CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 12mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains identical performance.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU does not have a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy -S versions used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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