This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X25-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X25-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X25-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-U
The AirTAC MAL32X25-U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 32mm bore and 25mm stroke, delivering 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X25-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting.
This legacy SKU uses a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and has a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific model lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept any position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent durability.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X25-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
PCB Reject Gate
Provides 402N of push force to snap a diverter arm and route defective printed circuit boards off a high-speed SMT line.
Carton Flap Folder
Uses the 25mm stroke to fold small corrugated cardboard side flaps prior to top sealing in compact packaging machinery.
Lathe Tailstock Taper
Drives a dead center into a workpiece spindle bore, using the rigid U flat-end cover to absorb axial reaction loads.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-U with MBL32X25-U
To replace the MAL32X25-U, order the MBL32X25-U. Confirm your 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X25S-U and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but if your application requires adjustable cushioning, select the MBLC variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push force. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold a load when air is lost; the rod will drift. For load holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X25-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X25-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X25-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X25-U, which matches the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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