This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X165U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X165U 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 MAL32X165U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165U 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 MBL32X165U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke165 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X165U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165U
The AirTAC MAL32X165U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 165 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, operating on a G1/8 port with a 12 mm carbon-steel rod. Because this legacy model is end-of-life, you should order the exact drop-in replacement: the MBL32X165U. It matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end cover perfectly.
Two engineering details define this SKU. First, it lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot support any position sensing out of the box. Second, the original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Both use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, though the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion if you need softer stops.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X165U |
| 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 MBL32X165U 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 MBL32X165U 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 MAL32X165U
| 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 MAL32X165U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router Gate
Actuates a routing gate on a printed circuit board depaneling machine, using the 402 N push force to separate panels cleanly in a compact electronics assembly cell.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on a compact packaging conveyor, where the 165 mm stroke provides the exact travel needed to clear the product before the major flaps close.
Lab Tube Rack Ejector
Ejects filled test tube racks from a clinical centrifuge loading station, using the flat U cover for rigid mounting against the machine frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165U with MBL32X165U
To replace the MAL32X165U, order the MBL32X165U and confirm your 32 mm bore, 165 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat U back cover. The U cover provides a rigid, non-pivot rear mount for straight-line thrust. If you need to downsize, the 25 mm bore gives 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push and upgrades the port to G1/4. This 165 mm stroke exceeds 150 mm, so the 12 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads—use an external guide rail or ensure strict axial alignment. Note that this plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; add an external rod lock for holding loads. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor. If you need position detection on the MBL replacement, order an -S version and switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M sensors to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X165U (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 MBL32X165U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X165U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X165U. It offers the same 32 mm bore, 165 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat U back cover. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but mounts identically.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so position sensing is not possible without upgrading to an -S model.
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