This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X15SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X15SU 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 MAL32X15SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X15SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X15SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15SU
The AirTAC MAL32X15SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder built for compact actuation. Delivering 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it utilizes a 32 mm bore and a short 15 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X15SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting layout exactly.
This legacy SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and a built-in -S magnet. While the MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this discontinued unit functions with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, whereas upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease around its 12 mm carbon-steel rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X15SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MBL32X15SU 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 MBL32X15SU 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 MAL32X15SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MAL32X15SU Is Used
PCB Edge Clamping
Provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to hold fragile printed circuit boards firmly against a routing fixture during high-speed depaneling.
IC Test Socket Actuation
Uses the short 15 mm stroke to rapidly press an integrated circuit test socket closed without overtraveling and damaging the delicate gold contact pins.
Package Flap Deflection
Deploys the flat U back cover for rigid mounting, deflecting lightweight cardboard flaps on a packaging line with 563 N of force at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15SU with MBL32X15SU
To replace the MAL32X15SU, order the MBL32X15SU and verify your 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, and PT tapered port threads. You must also account for the U flat-end back cover, which provides rigid fixed alignment rather than a pivoting clevis. Because this unit includes the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series used on the MBL.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position or load when air is lost; the fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and is not a lock, so use an external rod lock for suspended loads. If your application demands adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed bumper, look to the current MBLC line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X15SU (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 MBL32X15SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15SU FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X15SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X15SU, which offers identical bore, stroke, force, port size, and mounting accessories.
The 32 mm bore delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet on this legacy unit works with CS1-M and DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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