This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X240SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X240SCA 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 MAL32X240SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X240SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 240mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X240SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke240 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X240SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X240SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X240SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X240SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 240mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally worked with CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X240SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X240SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X240SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 240 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 MBL32X240SCA 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 MBL32X240SCA 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 MAL32X240SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×240 | 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 MAL32X240SCA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Drives a pivoting arm to fold cardboard flaps on a packaging line, utilizing the 402 N push force and CA clevis to accommodate the arc of the mechanism.
Textile Yarn Guide
Actuates a yarn guide across a weaving machine, where the 240mm stroke and self-lubricating bearing handle the continuous tight-space lateral movement.
Pallet Diverter Arm
Pushes pallets onto a secondary conveyor track, relying on the CA pivot mount to absorb side-load stress during the 240mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X240SCA with MBL32X240SCA
To replace the MAL32X240SCA, order the MBL32X240SCA. Verify your 240mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, which is essential for arcing motion. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC32X240SCA, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 25mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 40mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). At 240mm stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so an external guide is recommended to prevent rod bending. Note that the rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not hold the load if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X240SCA (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 MBL32X240SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X240SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X240SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X240SCA. It matches the 32mm bore, 240mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if your old unit had a -S magnet, you must upgrade from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The MAL32X240SCA provides a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. 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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