This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X160-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X160-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X160-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-U
The AirTAC MAL32X160-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 160 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X160-U, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and flat-end rear cover.
This SKU lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for a more robust assembly. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion, which is only available on the MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X160-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
PCB Router Gate
Shifts a routing gate on a printed circuit board depaneling machine, using the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly separate panels without stressing the 160 mm stroke.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a mechanical flap-folding arm on a small carton erecting line, where the 346 N pull force reliably retracts the 12 mm rod within tight machinery clearances.
Vial Tray Stopper
Cycles a 160 mm stopper block to halt incoming pharmaceutical vial trays on a conveyor, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to maintain alignment under repeated impact.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-U with MBL32X160-U
To replace this MAL32X160-U, order the MBL32X160-U. Verify your setup accommodates the PT tapered port thread, the 12 mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X160S-U and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M units.
If you need to adjust your force output, step down to a 25 mm bore for 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to a 40 mm bore for 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. The 160 mm stroke on this 12 mm rod demands attention to side-load tolerance; use an external guide or pivot mounting to prevent rod bending. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost—the bumper is not a lock, so add a pilot-operated check valve if you must hold a load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X160-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X160-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X160-U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You will notice the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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