This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X225-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X225-CA 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 MAL32X225-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 225mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X225-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X225-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X225-CA 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. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X225-CA, a drop-in alternative that matches the 32 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly. The MBL upgrades the construction by replacing the MAL's threaded front and back covers with a riveted rolling-packed body for greater structural rigidity.
This specific SKU features a CA clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads throughout the 225 mm travel. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the 12 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear in dynamic operations.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X225-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MBL32X225-CA 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 MBL32X225-CA 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 MAL32X225-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×225 | 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 MAL32X225-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to maintain tension on fabric guides, where the CA clevis absorbs the lateral fabric weave arc across the 225 mm stroke.
Package Sorting Diverter
Pushes lightweight cardboard cartons on a sorting line, leveraging the 225 mm travel to clear the main conveyor belt before fully retracting.
PCB Conveyor Gating
Acts as a stop gate for printed circuit board pallets, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to cycle reliably at 30-800 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CA with MBL32X225-CA
To replace the MAL32X225-CA, order the MBL32X225-CA. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. The CA pivot back cover transfers directly over. If you need position detection, note that the MBL upgrade moves to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family, whereas the older MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M switches. Since this specific legacy SKU has no magnet, you cannot mount a sensor on it.
At 225 mm of stroke, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads. The CA clevis is the correct choice here, as it self-aligns to absorb arcing forces. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore offers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa; if you need to step up, the 40 mm bore provides 628 N. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your load requires adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the current MBLC line. Finally, this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, so use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X225-CA (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 MBL32X225-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X225-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X225-CA. It provides the same 32 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting, but features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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