This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X165SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X165SCA 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 MAL32X165SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 165mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X165SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke165 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X165SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X165SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact actuation. At 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore unit generates 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force, peaking at 82 kgf under 1.0 MPa. It features a 165 mm stroke, a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating, and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. Because the line is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X165SCA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, designed to swing on a pin to accommodate arcing loads rather than rigidly locking the body. The built-in -S magnet enables rod-position detection with the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. When upgrading to the MBL32X165SCA, the sensor family must change to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series. Additionally, the legacy MAL utilizes threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body construction. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration; if true adjustable air cushioning is required, the current MBLC variant is required.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X165SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 165 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 MBL32X165SCA 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 MBL32X165SCA 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 MAL32X165SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×165 | 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 MAL32X165SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Arm
Pivots a yarn guide arm across a 165 mm path using the CA clevis to absorb the lateral arc, relying on the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to maintain tension.
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes populated PCB panels into a testing lane with 346 N pull force, using the -S magnet and a CS1-M switch to confirm the diverter retracted before the belt moves.
Carton Sealing Flap Fold
Folds corrugated box flaps at high speeds up to 800 mm/s, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repetitive 165 mm stroke impact without shaking the lightweight aluminum frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165SCA with MBL32X165SCA
To replace the MAL32X165SCA, order the MBL32X165SCA and verify your CA pivot clevis pin and G1/8 pneumatic fittings. The PT tapered port thread remains the default. If your application needs to step down in force, the 25 mm neighbor provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more thrust, the 40 mm neighbor offers 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. At 165 mm of stroke, the 12 mm rod has limited side-load tolerance, so utilizing the CA pivot bracket to self-align is critical to prevent rod bending. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops; the rod will drift. The fixed rubber bumper softens the impact but is not a locking mechanism. If precise end-of-stroke deceleration is necessary, step up to the MBLC which offers an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X165SCA (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 MBL32X165SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X165SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X165SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 165 mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series, as the MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction instead of threaded covers.
The 32 mm bore delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.1-1.0 MPa at speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
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