This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X170SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X170SCA 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 MAL32X170SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X170SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 170mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X170SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke170 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X170SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X170SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X170SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 170mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force at 0.5MPa and features a G1/8 port, a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating, and a PT tapered thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X170SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, while a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal support its 30-800mm/s speed range. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X170SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X170SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X170SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 170 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 MBL32X170SCA 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 MBL32X170SCA 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 MAL32X170SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×170 | 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 MAL32X170SCA Is Used
Pneumatic Gripper Actuation
Drives the opening and closing arms of an assembly station gripper, utilizing the 402N push force to securely manipulate small metal housings.
Package Sorting Diverter
Pivots a diverter arm via the CA clevis mount to push lightweight cardboard cartons off a main conveyor belt line at speeds up to 800mm/s.
Component Ejection Station
Extends 170mm to eject molded plastic parts from a fixture, relying on the two-way grease-retaining seal to maintain consistent cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X170SCA with MBL32X170SCA
To replace this MAL, order the MBL32X170SCA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 170mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and the CA pivot back cover are correct for your clevis mount. If you need to step down in force, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 245N of push at 0.5MPa; stepping up to the 40mm bore yields 628N at 0.5MPa. At 170mm of travel, the Ø12mm rod is moderately exposed, so ensure the CA pivot absorbs any angular misalignment to prevent side-load wear on the self-lubricating bearing.
Keep in mind the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts and is not an adjustable air cushion; if your application needs precise end-of-stroke deceleration, look at the current MBLC variant. Additionally, this cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost, so a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock is required for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X170SCA (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 MBL32X170SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X170SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X170SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X170SCA, which offers the same 32mm bore, 170mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. The primary change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and if your unit has the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Remember that the standard fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock but does not provide adjustable cushioning.
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