This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X210CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X210CA 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 MAL32X210CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X210CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 210mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X210CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke210 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X210CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X210CA
The AirTAC MAL32X210CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 210 mm stroke, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X210CA, matching the bore, stroke, output, G1/8 port and CA pivot mounting exactly. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensing out of the box; adding an -S to the MBL replacement upgrades you to the modern CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch family, as the MAL used older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X210CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X210CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X210CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 210 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 MBL32X210CA 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 MBL32X210CA 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 MAL32X210CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×210 | 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 MAL32X210CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa to swing a CA pivot arm, maintaining precise fabric tension on high-speed weaving machinery.
Package Sorting Diverter
Uses the 210 mm stroke to push medium-weight cartons off a main conveyor belt into a secondary packing chute.
Bottle Capping Head
Drives a capping mechanism down over containers, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 563 N impact force at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X210CA with MBL32X210CA
To replace the MAL32X210CA, order the MBL32X210CA. Confirm the PT tapered port thread, the M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, specify MBL32X210SCA and upgrade to a CMSG or DMSG switch. If 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push); if you need more force, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push).
At a 210 mm stroke, the 12 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress. Use the CA clevis to self-align the load, or add an external guide rail to prevent side-load damage. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod; if air pressure drops, the load will drift. For adjustable end-cushioning, look at the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL never offered this feature.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X210CA (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 MBL32X210CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X210CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X210CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X210CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port and CA pivot. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402 N and pulls with 346 N. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563 N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the -S version works with CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
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