This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X200CALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X200CALB 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 MAL32X200CALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200CALB 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 MBL32X200CALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X200CALB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200CALB
The AirTAC MAL32X200CALB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Because the MAL line is end-of-life, you should order the drop-in MBL32X200CALB replacement. It matches the exact 32 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT threads, CA pivot back cover, and LB foot mounting of the legacy unit. This SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot support position sensing without physical modification.
Two engineering details distinguish this build. First, the original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Second, the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide, which helps manage friction over the 200 mm travel despite the compact 12 mm rod diameter.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200CALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200CALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X200CALB |
| 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 MBL32X200CALB 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 MBL32X200CALB 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 MAL32X200CALB
| 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 MAL32X200CALB Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Actuates a swinging gate at 0.5 MPa to reroute sealed pouches on a packaging line, utilizing the 402 N push force to overcome flap friction.
CNC Lathe Door Opener
Slides a heavy machine tool safety door open and closed across a 200 mm gap, relying on the CA pivot to absorb slight misalignment tracks.
Carton Flap Folder
Pushes corrugated cardboard flaps down during case erecting, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without crushing the board.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200CALB with MBL32X200CALB
To replace the MAL32X200CALB, order the MBL32X200CALB. Verify your installation accepts the LB foot bracket and the CA clevis back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper found on the MAL, step up to the MBLC32 series. If you need position sensing, note that this specific SKU has no magnet; you must specify an -S suffix on the MBL order, which shifts the compatible switches from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M family to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
When sizing, verify your force needs: this 32 mm bore yields 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). Because the 200 mm stroke creates a long lever arm on a 12 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; use the CA pivot to prevent rod bending, or add an external guide. A plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod will drift—so install an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X200CALB (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 MBL32X200CALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X200CALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X200CALB. It provides identical bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and LB foot mounting. The main change is structural: the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder operates at 30-800 mm/s and uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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