This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X225-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X225-S-U 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-S-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-S-U 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-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X225-S-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-S-U
The AirTAC MAL32X225-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 225mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X225-S-U, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL operates with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The fixed rubber bumper cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-S-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X225-S-U |
| 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-S-U 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-S-U 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-S-U
| 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-S-U Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Provides 402N of push force at 0.5MPa to actuate a routing gate on a packaging line, with the 225mm stroke offering ample travel for larger carton sizes.
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn tensioning guide back and forth across a 225mm path, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth operation at high cycle rates.
Palletizing Stopper Arm
Acts as a pneumatic stop for incoming pallets using its 346N pull force at 0.5MPa to retract the arm clear of the load path before indexing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-S-U with MBL32X225-S-U
To replace the MAL32X225-S-U, order the MBL32X225-S-U, confirming the 32mm bore, 225mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form are retained. You must account for the sensor family change: the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches must be replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the MBL. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant. If sizing force, the next size down is the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa) and the next size up is the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). At 225mm stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use a CA or SDB pivot mount to accommodate arcing loads. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X225-S-U (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-S-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X225-S-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X225-S-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X225-S-U, which matches the 32mm bore, 225mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. Note that the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and you must switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M sensors to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The port size is G1/8, the rod is Ø12mm, and the rod-end thread is M10x1.25.
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