This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X175-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X175-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 MAL32X175-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X175-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 175mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X175-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X175-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X175-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X175-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, it uses a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X175-CA, matching the 32mm bore, 175mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term lubrication. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MBL32X175-CA transitions you to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you ever need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed bumper, the current MBLC line provides that option.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X175-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X175-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X175-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MBL32X175-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 MBL32X175-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 MAL32X175-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×175 | 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 MAL32X175-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 175mm thread guide arm on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to absorb arcing motion while delivering 402N of push force at 0.5MPa.
Package Divert Arm
Actuates a 32mm bore routing flap on a packaging conveyor, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts during rapid 30-800mm/s cycles.
Carton Pusher Mechanism
Pushes corrugated cartons into a sealing station with 346N of pull force, where the self-lubricating front-cover bearing ensures smooth retraction without external grease.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X175-CA with MBL32X175-CA
To replace the MAL32X175-CA, order the MBL32X175-CA. Verify your 32mm bore, 175mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form before installing. The CA pivot back cover must be retained to manage arcing side-loads. If you need position sensing, note that this no-magnet SKU cannot support a sensor; the MBL replacement would require an -S suffix and uses modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. At 175mm stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so an external guide is recommended to prevent rod bending.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; the bumper only softens the end of stroke. For secure load holding, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X175-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 MBL32X175-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X175-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X175-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X175-CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 175mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but offers identical performance.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical max of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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