This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X25-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X25-S-CA 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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-S-CA 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-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X25-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X25-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 25 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X25-S-CA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This 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, but the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Structurally, the original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X25-S-CA |
| 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-S-CA 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-S-CA 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-S-CA
| 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-S-CA Is Used
PCB Router Gantry Pivot
Drives a 402 N push stroke on a small routing head, using the CA clevis to accommodate the slight arcing motion as the gantry pivots across the board.
Carton Flap Tucker
Deploys a 25 mm stroke to fold corrugated cardboard flaps at 0.5 MPa, relying on the compact 32 mm body to fit inside tight packaging machine frames.
Centrifuge Tube Ejector
Pushes a rack of vials out of a spinning cradle with 346 N of pull force on retract, using the -S magnet to trigger a DS1-M sensor for precise ejection timing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-S-CA with MBL32X25-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X25-S-CA, order the MBL32X25-S-CA. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, PT thread, G1/8 port, and the CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must update your position sensing to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are not compatible with the new body. If you need to manage arcing loads, the CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops; the rod will drift. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and is not a locking mechanism. If your application demands adjustable end-cushioning to absorb kinetic energy, look at the MBLC variant on the current line instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X25-S-CA (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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X25-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X25-S-CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must update your sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M and DS1-M.
At 0.5 MPa, 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.
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