This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X130CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X130CM 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 MAL32X130CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 130mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X130CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke130 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X130CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130CM
The AirTAC MAL32X130CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder built for compact spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it generates 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force, peaking at an 82 kgf maximum. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X130CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting exactly.
A key upgrade in the MBL is its riveted rolling-packed body, which supersedes the threaded front and back covers found on this MAL. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, meaning it cannot support any position sensing out of the box. The original MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, whereas the modern MBLC variant introduces an adjustable air cushion if your application demands stricter deceleration control.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X130CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 130 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 MBL32X130CM 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 MBL32X130CM 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 MAL32X130CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×130 | 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 MAL32X130CM Is Used
PCB Router Spindle Gating
Cycles a 402 N push at 0.5 MPa to open and close the dust-extraction nozzle on a desktop PCB routing machine.
Carton Flap Folder
Uses the 130 mm stroke to tuck minor flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons before case sealing.
Lab Tube Rack Ejector
Pushes a 32 mm rod forward to positively eject filled microcentrifuge tube racks from a loading tray.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130CM with MBL32X130CM
To replace this MAL32X130CM with the MBL32X130CM, verify the 32 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. You must also confirm the CM round-end back cover, which is ideal for accommodating slight rod misalignment. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore offers 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 40 mm bore yields 628 N push. Since this configuration has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor, and the MBL equivalent would similarly require a sensor family change to CMSG or DMSG if you add a magnet later. At 130 mm stroke, the 12 mm rod handles normal loads, but for strokes of 300 mm or more, an external guide rail is recommended to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so use an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X130CM (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 MBL32X130CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130CM FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X130CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X130CM, offering identical bore, stroke, force, port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
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. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port and a 12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread.
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