This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X180CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X180CA 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 MAL32X180CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 180mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X180CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke180 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X180CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180CA
The AirTAC MAL32X180CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 180mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X180CA, matching the original force, stroke, and CA pivot mounting for seamless integration.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating bearing. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Note the construction upgrade: the MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. For applications needing end-of-stroke deceleration, the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X180CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MBL32X180CA 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 MBL32X180CA 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 MAL32X180CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×180 | 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 MAL32X180CA Is Used
Packaging Diverter Arm
Swings a sorting gate on a packaging conveyor using its 402N push force and CA pivot bracket, accommodating arcing motion across the 180mm stroke.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Adjusts thread tensioning rollers in a textile loom, where the 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa provides consistent material take-up in tight spaces.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on a carton erecting machine, relying on the 180mm stroke to clear the package path while the pivot mount absorbs linkage misalignment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180CA with MBL32X180CA
To replace the MAL32X180CA, order the MBL32X180CA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 180mm stroke, G1/8 port, default PT thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need to step down force, the 25mm bore provides 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 40mm bore offers 628N push. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; upgrading to an -S MBL model changes the switch family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The 180mm stroke on a 12mm rod requires careful side-load management; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens impact but is not an adjustable cushion—choose an MBLC if precise deceleration is required. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X180CA (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 MBL32X180CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X180CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X180CA, offering identical 32mm bore, 180mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is the body construction moving from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly.
At 0.5 MPa, the 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull. At 0.7 MPa, push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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