This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X180SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X180SU 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 MAL32X180SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SU 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 MBL32X180SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke180 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X180SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SU
The AirTAC MAL32X180SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 180mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X180SU, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end mounting perfectly.
This legacy unit includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this discontinued model interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL upgrade requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The piston employs a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X180SU |
| 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 MBL32X180SU 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 MBL32X180SU 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 MAL32X180SU
| 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 MAL32X180SU Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Drives a routing blade to singulate 180mm circuit board arrays, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly cut fiberglass substrates without stressing surrounding components.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated carton flaps in compact packaging lines, where the 346N pull force securely retracts the folding arm and the U flat-end cover mounts rigidly to the machine frame.
Diagnostic Cartridge Loader
Pushes microfluidic test cartridges into a reader slot, relying on the built-in magnet and CS1-M sensor to confirm the 180mm stroke is fully extended before the analysis begins.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SU with MBL32X180SU
To replace the MAL32X180SU, order the MBL32X180SU and confirm the 32mm bore, 180mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M sensors must be upgraded to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches to function on the new riveted body. If your application needs adjustable air cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32X180SU on the current line. If you need to size the bore down, the 25mm neighbor provides 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 40mm neighbor provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa. Because the 180mm stroke combined with the 12mm rod offers low side-load tolerance, use an external guide rail or pivot mount to prevent rod bending. Remember that neither the MAL nor the MBL holds a load when air pressure is lost, so install an external rod lock for vertical positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X180SU (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 MBL32X180SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X180SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X180SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X180SU, offering the same 32mm bore, 180mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You must upgrade your sensors from the older CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family for the new MBL.
At 0.5 MPa, the 32mm bore provides 402N of push force and 346N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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