This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X25-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X25-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 MAL32X25-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 25mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X25-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X25-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X25-CM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Designed for tight spaces, it delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X25-CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, gliding on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, which softens impact but does not lock the rod in place.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X25-CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 MBL32X25-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 MBL32X25-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 MAL32X25-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MAL32X25-CM Is Used
PCB Router Gating
Actuates a diverter gate on a PCB depaneling router, using the 25 mm stroke to route boards precisely without consuming excessive machine footprint.
Carton Flap Folding
Folds minor carton flaps in a packaging line, where the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes cardboard resistance on small packaging formats.
Vial Tray Indexing
Indexes small pharmaceutical vial trays into a labeling station, relying on the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight angular misalignment during the push cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-CM with MBL32X25-CM
To replace the MAL32X25-CM, order the MBL32X25-CM. Confirm the PT tapered thread, the CM round-end back cover, and the absence of a magnet. If you require position sensing, you must step up to an MBL32X25S-CM and switch to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are phased out. If your application needs adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC32X25-CM.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Note that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if you need strict position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X25-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 MBL32X25-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X25-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X25-CM, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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