This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X20SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X20SU 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 MAL32X20SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SU 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 MBL32X20SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X20SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SU
The AirTAC MAL32X20SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 20mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20SU, which matches the bore, stroke, force, port, and flat-end U cover. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, while the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing and the U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting. The original -S spec works with older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, but upgrading to the MBL requires current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X20SU |
| 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 MBL32X20SU 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 MBL32X20SU 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 MAL32X20SU
| 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 MAL32X20SU Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Ideal for diverting small circuit boards on a 20mm stroke with 402N push force at 0.5MPa, fitting into tight conveyor gaps.
Chip Pick-and-Place
Handles low-travel pick-and-place tasks for semiconductor chips, using the 346N pull force to lift components securely.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small cardboard flaps on packaging lines where the rigid U flat-end cover and compact 32mm body provide stable, space-saving actuation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SU with MBL32X20SU
To replace the MAL32X20SU with the MBL32X20SU, verify the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Confirm the U flat-end back cover and the -S magnet. Because the -S magnet is present, remember the MBL upgrade shifts sensor compatibility from the old CS1-M/DS1-M family to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need to step down force, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more power, the 40mm bore provides 628N push. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact, but if your application demands adjustable cushioning, look at the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder does not hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical positioning. Since the stroke is 20mm, side-load risks are minimal, but the 12mm rod still has low side-load tolerance if subjected to arcing forces.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X20SU (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 MBL32X20SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X20SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X20SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X20SU, offering the same 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You can order the MBL32X20SU as a direct fit.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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