This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X250-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X250-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 MAL32X250-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 250mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X250-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X250-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 250mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, making it a robust mid-range actuator. Because this MAL series is end-of-life, the direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250-CM, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting exactly.
This legacy model features a fixed rubber bumper and a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20μm hard chrome plating. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Since this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. If air pressure is lost, the bumper will not lock the load, so an external rod lock is required for holding.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X250-CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MBL32X250-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 MBL32X250-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 MAL32X250-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×250 | 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 MAL32X250-CM Is Used
PCB Panel Divert
Pushes populated printed circuit boards sideways onto a secondary conveyor track using 402N of push force at 0.5MPa without crushing the fiberglass substrate.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds the minor inner flaps of small pharmaceutical cartons shut during case packing, utilizing the 250mm stroke to clear the packaging lane during retraction.
Lathe Tailstock Actuator
Drives a light tailstock barrel forward to seat a live center against a workpiece, relying on the CM round-end back cover to absorb slight angular misalignment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-CM with MBL32X250-CM
To replace the MAL32X250-CM, order the MBL32X250-CM. Confirm your 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The default PT tapered thread is retained. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection on the new MBL, add the -S suffix and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32X250-CM variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. At 250mm stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. A plain cylinder does not hold position unpowered, so fit a pilot-operated check valve for fall protection.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X250-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 MBL32X250-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X250-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250-CM, which offers the same 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, 82kgf max force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the legacy MAL.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor.
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