This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X150-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X150-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X150-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-U
The AirTAC MAL32X150-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 150mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a rigid U flat-end back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X150-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal to retain grease. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. The modern MBL upgrade transitions away from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if adjustable air cushioning is required, the MBLC variant is available on the current line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X150-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
PCB Panel Diverter
Pushes populated circuit boards sideways onto a secondary conveyor track using 402N of thrust within a tight 150mm stroke envelope.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small cardboard shipping flaps prior to sealing tape application, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to resist inline impact.
Bearing Press Insertion
Presses small bushings into aluminum housings at 0.7 MPa, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the 563N end-of-stroke shock.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-U with MBL32X150-U
To replace the MAL32X150-U, order the MBL32X150-U and verify your 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. If you need to step down for a lighter task, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 40mm bore provides 628N push. Since this 150mm stroke exceeds 300mm, the 12mm carbon-steel rod has low side-load tolerance, so use an external guide rail or a pivot bracket to prevent rod bending. This cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, so install an external rod lock for safety. This SKU has no -S magnet, meaning no sensor can be fitted.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X150-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X150-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X150-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X150-U, which shares the same 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force, and 563N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.1-1.0 MPa, runs at 30-800 mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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