This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X220SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X220SCA 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 MAL32X220SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCA 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 MBL32X220SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke220 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X220SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X220SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X220SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally worked with CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X220SCA |
| 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 MBL32X220SCA 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 MBL32X220SCA 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 MAL32X220SCA
| 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 MAL32X220SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Doffing Arm
Drives the doffing arm on a weaving loom, using the 402 N thrust at 0.5 MPa to swing full bobbins out of the cradle via the CA pivot bracket.
CNC Lathe Bar Feeder
Pushes raw bar stock into the spindle collet, where the 220 mm stroke accommodates varying remnant lengths and the self-lubricating bearing guide handles rapid cycling.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds cardboard end-flaps on a carton erector, using the 563 N push force at 0.7 MPa to cleanly crease heavy corrugated board in tight machine cells.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCA with MBL32X220SCA
To replace the MAL32X220SCA, order the MBL32X220SCA and confirm the PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and built-in magnet. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, which is critical for arcing loads. If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke deceleration is required, specify the current-line MBLC. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
With a 220 mm stroke and a 12 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low. For this length, use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending, or rely on the CA pivot bracket to absorb radial misalignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X220SCA (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 MBL32X220SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X220SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X220SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot, and -S magnet. You must update your sensors because the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.1-1.0 MPa, speed is 30-800 mm/s, and it uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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