This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X230SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X230SU 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 MAL32X230SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230SU 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 MBL32X230SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke230 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X230SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230SU
The AirTAC MAL32X230SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32 mm bore and 230 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X230SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover for a seamless machine upgrade.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the MAL, this magnet pairs with the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Additionally, the original MAL relies on a threaded front and back cover assembly, while the updated MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The cylinder uses a heterogeneous two-way seal to retain grease and a carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X230SU |
| 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 MBL32X230SU 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 MBL32X230SU 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 MAL32X230SU
| 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 MAL32X230SU Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes populated PCB panels onto side routing tracks using 402 N of thrust, where the 230 mm stroke clears the main belt width and the compact 32 mm body fits between tight frame supports.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives delicate ribbon cable connectors into housing slots, relying on the 346 N pull force to retract the tooling while the U flat-end rear cover maintains strict axial alignment.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds secondary cardboard flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without requiring complex adjustable cushioning.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230SU with MBL32X230SU
To replace the discontinued MAL32X230SU, order the MBL32X230SU. Confirm that your setup matches the 32 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your sensors: the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are replaced by the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series on the MBL. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application now requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC32X230SU variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa) if the load is lighter, or step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier lifting. Because the 230 mm stroke exceeds 300 mm, the 12 mm rod has a low tolerance for side loads. Use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Note that this cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X230SU (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 MBL32X230SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X230SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X230SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X230SU. It offers the same 32 mm bore, 230 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The primary change is structural: the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL. If you use the -S magnet for sensing, you must upgrade from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
The MAL32X230SU operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force increases to 563 N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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