This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X20CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X20CA 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 MAL32X20CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X20CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20CA
The AirTAC MAL32X20CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 20mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, paired with a fixed rubber bumper that softens end-of-stroke impacts without acting as a position lock. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accommodate a position sensor. Upgrading to the MBL32X20CA transitions you from the older threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, while retaining the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X20CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MBL32X20CA 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 MBL32X20CA 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 MAL32X20CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | 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 MAL32X20CA Is Used
Packaging diverter arms
Drives a short 20mm pivot motion on packaging conveyor diverter arms, utilizing the 402N push force to redirect cartons at high speeds.
Textile loom beat-up
Executes rapid 20mm oscillations in textile loom beat-up mechanisms, where the CA pivot absorbs arcing loads during rod extension.
PCB shuttle stops
Acts as a compact stopper on PCB shuttle systems, providing 346N pull force to retract the pin and clear the guide rail.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20CA with MBL32X20CA
To replace the MAL32X20CA, order the MBL32X20CA, ensuring you retain the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If you need to step down, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5MPa, or you can step up to the 40mm bore for 628N push. Note that the MAL32X20CA has no -S magnet, so it cannot support a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; the MBL upgrade requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches if position detection is added later. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion instead of the standard fixed rubber bumper, specify the current-line MBLC variant.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X20CA (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 MBL32X20CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X20CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20CA, which offers the same 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrade changes the body construction from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5MPa, it provides 402N push and 346N pull force, increasing to 563N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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