This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X230CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X230CA 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 MAL32X230CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 230mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X230CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke230 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X230CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230CA
The AirTAC MAL32X230CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 230mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X230CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Unlike the older MAL which uses threaded front and back covers, the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks an S designation, it has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X230CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 230 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 MBL32X230CA 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 MBL32X230CA 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 MAL32X230CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×230 | 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 MAL32X230CA Is Used
Pallet Diverting Gate
Swings a lightweight routing gate on a packaging conveyor using 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, relying on the CA pivot to absorb the arcing motion of the linkage.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a 230mm span, where the compact 32mm aluminum body fits within tight loom framework and the self-lubricating bearing prevents friction stalling.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 230mm to fold minor flaps on corrugated cartons moving down a packing line, using the 346N pull force to retract swiftly without stalling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230CA with MBL32X230CA
To replace the MAL32X230CA, order the MBL32X230CA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 230mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover are retained. If you require position sensing, you must step up to an MBL32X230SCA, noting the sensor family changes from the older CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The fixed rubber bumper on this cylinder is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads. If a cushion is needed for end-of-stroke deceleration, look at the current MBLC line which offers adjustable air cushions.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25mm bore drops the 0.5MPa push force to 245N, while stepping up to a 40mm bore increases it to 628N. Because the stroke is 230mm, the 12mm rod has a higher risk of bending under lateral stress; use the CA clevis to absorb misalignment or add an external guide rail to protect the piston.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X230CA (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 MBL32X230CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X230CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X230CA, offering the same 32mm bore, 230mm stroke, 402N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the S magnet option, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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