This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X155SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X155SCA 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 MAL32X155SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X155SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 155mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X155SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke155 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X155SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X155SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X155SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 155mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X155SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. This non-standard 155mm stroke is made-to-order.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed for arcing loads, paired with a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally worked with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X155SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X155SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X155SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 155 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 MBL32X155SCA 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 MBL32X155SCA 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 MAL32X155SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×155 | 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 MAL32X155SCA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Swings a 32mm pivot arm to route sealed pouches on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the 402N push force to overcome guide friction and the CA clevis to absorb arcing side-loads.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a yarn guide carriage 155mm across a winding drum, where the self-lubricating bearing prevents stick-slip at high cycle speeds and the compact 32mm body fits the narrow loom frame.
Tote Stacking Pusher
Pushes empty totes into a vertical magazine, relying on the 346N pull force to retract the pivot bracket against gravity while the fixed rubber bumper deadens the impact at the end of stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X155SCA with MBL32X155SCA
To replace the MAL32X155SCA, order the MBL32X155SCA. Verify your setup accommodates the G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, PT tapered piping, and the CA pivot clevis. If your arcing application needs an adjustable air cushion to soften end-of-stroke impacts—which the fixed rubber bumper on this MAL lacks—step up to the MBLC32 series. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5 MPa).
At 155mm of stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; ensure the CA pivot swings freely or add an external guide rail. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost, so fit an external rod lock for safety. The -S magnet allows position detection, but expect to swap your CS1-M/DS1-M sensors for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the new MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X155SCA (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 MBL32X155SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X155SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X155SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X155SCA, offering the same 32mm bore, 155mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion. For adjustable cushioning, use the MBLC32 equivalent.
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