This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X15U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X15U 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 MAL32X15U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15U 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 MBL32X15U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X15U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15U
The AirTAC MAL32X15U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a 0.5 MPa push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X15U, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover. Buyers should order the MBL equivalent for direct installation.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it does not lock the rod if air pressure drops.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X15U |
| 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 MBL32X15U 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 MBL32X15U 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 MAL32X15U
| 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 MAL32X15U Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Uses the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject freshly routed circuit boards from a machining bed without damaging the delicate substrate.
Carton Flap Folder
Deploys the short 15 mm stroke to tuck small packaging flaps on a high-speed cartoning line before the sealing head applies adhesive.
Connector Seating Tool
Presses electronic pin headers into PCBs with exact 32 mm bore thrust, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to maintain alignment in tight electronics assembly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15U with MBL32X15U
To replace the MAL32X15U, order the MBL32X15U and confirm the PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and 32 mm bore are retained. Because this SKU has no -S code, it cannot support a sensor; if position detection is needed, move to an MBL32X15US and note that the switch family changes from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. If your task needs less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push @0.5 MPa); if you need more thrust, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push @0.5 MPa, which also upgrades the port to G1/4). The fixed rubber bumper handles light impacts, but for adjustable end-cushioning you must look at the MBLC line. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X15U (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 MBL32X15U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15U FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X15U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X15U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402 N and pulls 346 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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