This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X200-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X200-U 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 MAL32X200-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 200mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X200-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X200-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200-U
The AirTAC MAL32X200-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 200 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X200-U, a drop-in alternative that matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and flat-end U back cover for a seamless retrofit.
This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and rear covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. The 12 mm carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing and a grease-retaining two-way seal.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X200-U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MBL32X200-U 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 MBL32X200-U 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 MAL32X200-U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×200 | 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 MAL32X200-U Is Used
Pouch Forming Diverter
Actuates a 200 mm stroke diverter gate on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, using 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to shift packaged pouches into the sealing jaw lane.
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes depaneled circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 346 N of pull force, fitting easily into tight electronics assembly enclosures.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor corrugated carton flaps during case erecting, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain strict alignment over the 200 mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200-U with MBL32X200-U
To replace this MAL32X200-U, order the MBL32X200-U. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/8 port, default PT tapered thread, and the rigid U flat-end back cover before checkout. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X200S-U and migrate from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If your machine requires less force, step down to a 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa); for heavier work, step up to a 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but if you need adjustable cushioning, look at the current MBLC line. Note that this cylinder will drift and cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost; add an external rod lock for vertical positioning. At 200 mm of travel, side-load tolerance is moderate, so ensure your rigid U mounting aligns the load precisely to protect the 12 mm rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X200-U (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 MBL32X200-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200-U FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X200-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X200-U, which provides the same 32 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It cannot hold its position if air is lost, as the fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke and does not act as a lock. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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