This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X250-SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X250-SU 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-SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-SU 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-SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X250-SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-SU
The AirTAC MAL32X250-SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 250mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250-SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You can order the MBL32X250-SU to keep your machinery running without modifying the mounting footprint.
This legacy unit utilizes a threaded front and back cover design, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. The -S magnet on this MAL unit functions with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL32X250-SU means transitioning to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper at the stroke ends and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease on the carbon-steel, hard-chrome plated rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X250-SU |
| 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-SU 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-SU 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-SU
| 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-SU Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis Gantry
Lifts and lowers a routing spindle across 250mm of vertical travel, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to plunge through rigid FR4 fiberglass panels.
Carton Flap Folder
Deploys a 250mm stroke to fold corrugated box flaps on a packaging line, where the 346N pull force reliably retracts the actuator arm clear of the product flow.
Pallet Divert Gate
Extends a routing paddle 250mm into a conveyor lane to redirect small automotive component pallets, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover for straight-line stability.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-SU with MBL32X250-SU
To replace the MAL32X250-SU, order the MBL32X250-SU and confirm your 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. The U designation indicates a rigid flat-end back cover, which is ideal for fixed, straight-line motion. If your application requires arcing or pivoting movement, you should switch to a CA pivot back cover instead. If you need to step the force down, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 245N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you need to step up, the 40mm bore offers 628N.
Because this 250mm stroke exceeds 300mm, the 12mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress—use an external guide rail to support the load. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable air cushion; for deceleration control, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. Note that this cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; install a pilot-operated check valve if load locking is required. When migrating the -S magnet, plan to swap your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X250-SU (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-SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X250-SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250-SU, which provides identical bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The primary change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL, and the -S magnet requires updating from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, the 32mm bore generates 402N of push force and 346N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The unit operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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