This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X180SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X180SCM 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 MAL32X180SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SCM 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 MBL32X180SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke180 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X180SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X180SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating via a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. AirTAC ended this series, making the MBL32X180SCM the exact drop-in replacement. It matches the 32 mm bore, 180 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover, fitting the exact same application footprint.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MBL replacement upgrades you to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The older MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the new MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for greater structural integrity. Both versions rely on a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal, meaning neither cylinder can hold a load if air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X180SCM |
| 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 MBL32X180SCM 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 MBL32X180SCM 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 MAL32X180SCM
| 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 MAL32X180SCM Is Used
PCB Router Gate
Actuates a routing gate on a printed circuit board depaneling machine, using the 180 mm stroke to fully clear the cutting path while providing 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Carton Flap Folder
Drives the side flap folding mechanism on a compact case packer, where the 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa reliably retracts the 12 mm rod against cardboard resistance.
Lab Sample Sorter
Pushes test tube racks into a centrifuge loading bay, relying on the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight misalignment during the 180 mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SCM with MBL32X180SCM
To replace the MAL32X180SCM, order the MBL32X180SCM. Verify your setup needs the CM round-end back cover, the -S magnet, and the default PT tapered port thread. The -S magnet on your old MAL works with CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore offers 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push. The 180 mm stroke is standard, but because it exceeds 300 mm in similar applications, you should use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but for adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC line. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X180SCM (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 MBL32X180SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X180SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X180SCM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 180 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end cover, and magnet. You can install it using the same mounting accessories.
The MAL32X180SCM generates 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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