This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X225-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X225-CM 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-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X225-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X225-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 225mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X225-CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MBL upgrades the original threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body for greater structural rigidity.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. Because this is a 225mm stroke paired with a 12mm rod, side-load tolerance is limited and an external guide is recommended to prevent rod bending.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X225-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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-CM
| 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-CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides the 402N push force at 0.5MPa needed to drive a cutting head through 225mm of travel on an automated PCB depaneling router.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Actuates a 225mm diverter arm on a packaging line, using its CM round-end cover to pivot smoothly and route plastic bottles into secondary lanes.
Tray Stacking Ejector
Ejects stacked food packaging trays from a vertical magazine, relying on the 32mm bore's 346N pull force to retract the arm quickly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CM with MBL32X225-CM
To replace the MAL32X225-CM, order the MBL32X225-CM. Confirm your 32mm bore, 225mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread. This version uses a CM round-end back cover, which helps accommodate slight angular misalignments compared to a rigid flat-end U cover. If your machine requires end-of-stroke sensing, note that this non-magnet SKU cannot support a sensor; you would need an MBL32X225S-CM, which transitions you from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
If you need to adjust the force, stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore provides 628N push. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if your application requires end-cushioning to absorb kinetic energy, upgrade to the current MBLC32X225 variant. A plain cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X225-CM (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-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X225-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X225-CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 225mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N, with a theoretical maximum of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept position sensors; a version with an S suffix would use CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
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