This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X160-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X160-S-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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-S-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-S-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-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X160-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, scaling to 563 N push at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X160-S-CA, matching the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The -S magnet on this legacy unit works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
This model features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, while the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impacts, but it is not an adjustable cushion. If your application needs precise end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X160-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-CA Is Used
Flow-wrap film sealing
Drives the sealing jaw on a horizontal flow-wrap machine, using the 402 N push force to crimp polyethylene film seams tightly in a compact packaging frame.
Pallet diverter arm
Swings a diverter gate on a 60 mm wide conveyor belt, utilizing the CA pivot clevis to absorb arcing momentum while routing small cardboard flats.
PCB router clamping
Secures small printed circuit board panels inside a CNC router, where the 160 mm stroke moves the clamp clear of the cutting spindle for tool access.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-S-CA with MBL32X160-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X160-S-CA, order the MBL32X160-S-CA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and PT port thread are correct. The CA pivot back cover is essential for arcing loads, so retain it. The -S magnet means you must upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore offers 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. If you need more force, the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. A plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads. Because the stroke is 160 mm, the 12 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use the CA pivot to self-align or add an external guide. The fixed rubber bumper softens impacts, but for adjustable air cushioning, choose the MBLC.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X160-S-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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X160-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X160-S-CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL equivalent, but note that the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
The 32 mm bore generates 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. It features a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating, an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, a G1/8 port, and a fixed rubber bumper.
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