This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X150-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X150-CA 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 MAL32X150-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 150mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X150-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X150-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X150-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 150mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X150-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent strength.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X150-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MBL32X150-CA 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 MBL32X150-CA 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 MAL32X150-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MAL32X150-CA Is Used
Package Divert Arm
Uses the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect small parcels on a sorting line, with the CA pivot absorbing arcing stress during the 150mm swing.
PCB Tray Ejector
Pushes populated circuit board trays out of a test fixture over a 150mm distance, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to prevent sticking.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds lightweight cardboard flaps on a compact packaging machine where the 346N pull force retracts the arm cleanly within tight spatial constraints.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-CA with MBL32X150-CA
To replace the MAL32X150-CA, order the MBL32X150-CA. Verify your 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If you need a position sensor, you must add the -S option to the MBL and use current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete. The 150mm stroke on a Ø12mm rod requires external guidance to prevent side-load bending; the CA pivot mounting helps accommodate arcing loads.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; a plain MBL will drift when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads. If adjustable cushioning is required, specify the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X150-CA (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 MBL32X150-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X150-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X150-CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot. You can order the MBL equivalent without modifying your machine.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical max of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. To add sensing on the MBL replacement, order the -S version and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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