This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X220SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X220SCM 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 MAL32X220SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCM 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 MBL32X220SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke220 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X220SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X220SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering a push force of 402 N and pull of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 220 mm stroke, a G1/8 port, and a CM round-end back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X220SCM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port, and mounting dimensions perfectly.
This legacy unit features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. Two structural distinctions define this series: the original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X220SCM |
| 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 MBL32X220SCM 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 MBL32X220SCM 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 MAL32X220SCM
| 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 MAL32X220SCM Is Used
Pouch Packaging Feed
Pushes film rolls into a sealing jaw with 402 N of force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing the 220 mm stroke to clear the packaging web during retraction.
PCB Router Unloading
Extracts populated circuit boards from a routing station, where the -S magnet triggers a DS1-M sensor to confirm the 220 mm extraction is complete.
Bottle Sorting Divert
Actuates a diverter gate for 500 ml containers, relying on the compact 32 mm round body to fit within tight conveyor side-rail spacing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCM with MBL32X220SCM
To replace the MAL32X220SCM, order the MBL32X220SCM. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must update your sensing setup: the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches are replaced by the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families on the MBL. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 25 mm bore (offering 245 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or step up to the 40 mm bore (providing 628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for higher force. Because the stroke is 220 mm, the 12 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use a CM round-end back cover with a pivot clevis or an external guide rail to absorb side loads. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold position if air pressure drops; add a pilot-operated check valve for load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X220SCM (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 MBL32X220SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X220SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X220SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X220SCM, offering the same 32 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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