This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X160-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X160-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 MAL32X160-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X160-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X160-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X160-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 160mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, peaking at 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X160-CA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless swap.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard-chrome plating, supported by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accommodate a position sensor.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X160-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBL32X160-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 MBL32X160-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 MAL32X160-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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 MAL32X160-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn tensioning guide across a 160mm path, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to maintain positive positioning against fabric drag.
Package Divert Arm
Swings a lightweight sorting flap via the CA pivot bracket to reroute small cartons on a packaging line, relying on the 346N pull force for swift retraction.
PCB Edge Cleaner
Pushes a soft brush across 160mm to sweep debris from printed circuit boards, where the self-lubricating bearing prevents contamination in cleanroom-adjacent spaces.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-CA with MBL32X160-CA
To replace the MAL32X160-CA, order the MBL32X160-CA and confirm the PT thread, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover are retained for your clevis mounting pin. If you need to adjust the bore, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if position detection is required, order an MBL32X160SCA and transition to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family. The fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; for end-of-stroke energy absorption, consider the current MBLC line which adds an adjustable air cushion. Note that the plain bumper is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost. At 160mm stroke, the 12mm rod has limited side-load tolerance, so ensure the CA pivot swings freely or use an external guide to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X160-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 MBL32X160-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-CA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X160-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X160-CA, offering the same 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 402N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while retaining the exact footprint.
At 0.5MPa the push force is 402N and pull is 346N; at 0.7MPa push is 563N; the maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL replacement with an S suffix would use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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