This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X220CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X220CA 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 MAL32X220CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 220mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X220CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke220 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X220CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220CA
The AirTAC MAL32X220CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 220mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X220CA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting interface.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Because it lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL upgrade transitions to a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X220CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MBL32X220CA 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 MBL32X220CA 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 MAL32X220CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×220 | 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 MAL32X220CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Diverter
Articulates a routing flap on a packaging conveyor using the CA pivot mount to absorb arcing loads, applying 402N of push force across the 220mm stroke.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a 220mm weaving width; the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide handles the rapid 30-800 mm/s movement.
Carton Lid Folder
Folds corrugated carton flaps on a case erector, using the 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the 12mm rod and clear the packaging path.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220CA with MBL32X220CA
To replace the MAL32X220CA, order the MBL32X220CA and verify your CA pivot pin and G1/8 PT air fittings. If you need to step down, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push and upgrades the port to G1/4. Since this unit has no -S magnet, you cannot mount CS1-M or DS1-M sensors; the MBL replacement similarly requires an -S suffix to use CMSG or DMSG switches.
At 220mm of stroke, the 12mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending. The CA pivot bracket is essential here, allowing the cylinder to articulate and prevent rod binding. If your load cannot be perfectly guided, consider the double-rod MBLD equivalent. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens impact; it does not lock the rod. If you need adjustable air cushioning, step up to the MBLC series, and use an external pilot check valve if the load must hold position on air loss.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X220CA (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 MBL32X220CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X220CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X220CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 220mm stroke, CA pivot mount, and G1/8 port. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-pack design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa push is 563N, with a theoretical max of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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