This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X130U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X130U 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 MAL32X130U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130U 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 MBL32X130U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke130 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X130U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130U
The AirTAC MAL32X130U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 130mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X130U, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and flat-end U cover.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable air cushion. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor.
To replace the MAL32X130U, order the MBL32X130U. Verify your 130mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. If you need to adjust forces, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push. At 130mm stroke, the 12mm rod tolerates low side-load; for arcing loads, use an external guide or switch to a pivot cover. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost, so add a rod lock for suspended loads. If you need end-cushioning, specify the MBLC series. This U-cover model is ideal for rigid 32mm bore clamping tasks on PCB routing arms, 3D printer filament spoolers, and medical centrifuge indexing gates. The fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the 563N extend force at 0.7 MPa.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X130U |
| 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 MBL32X130U 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 MBL32X130U 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 MAL32X130U
| 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 MAL32X130U Is Used
PCB Router Arm
Drives a 130mm routing stroke on a printed circuit board edge-cutting station, utilizing the 402N push force to cleanly sever substrate material.
Filament Spooler Tensioner
Maintains precise 130mm travel on a 3D printing filament spooling fixture, where the rigid U flat-end cover ensures non-arcing linear tracking.
Centrifuge Indexing Gate
Actuates a 130mm access gate on a medical centrifuge loading dock, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the 563N extend impact at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130U with MBL32X130U
To replace the MAL32X130U, order the MBL32X130U. Verify your 130mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. If you need to adjust forces, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push. At 130mm stroke, the 12mm rod tolerates low side-load; for arcing loads, use an external guide or switch to a pivot cover. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost, so add a rod lock for suspended loads. If you need end-cushioning, specify the MBLC series.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X130U (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 MBL32X130U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X130U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X130U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X130U, which matches the 32mm bore, 130mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and removes the threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor like the CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
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