This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X250-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X250-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 MAL32X250-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X250-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-U
The AirTAC MAL32X250-U is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 250mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the MBL32X250-U, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover.
This legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover design, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent ratings. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor. Additionally, the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, but it will not lock the rod or hold a load if air pressure drops.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X250-U |
| 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-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 MBL32X250-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 MAL32X250-U
| 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-U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Divert Gate
Actuates a 250mm divert gate on a printed circuit board conveyor, providing 402N of push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably reroute lightweight panels.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds secondary cardboard flaps on a small packaging line, utilizing the 32mm bore's 346N pull force to clear the mechanism before the sealer.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage 250mm across a looming machine, where the compact aluminum body fits tight overhead spaces and cycles at 30-800 mm/s.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-U with MBL32X250-U
To replace the MAL32X250-U, order the MBL32X250-U. Verify your 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread. The rigid U flat-end back cover mounts flush to a frame, so confirm your mating surface is flat. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X250-S-U, which uses the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5 MPa). Because the 250mm stroke is long, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail or a pivot bracket to prevent rod bending. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC series.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X250-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 MBL32X250-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X250-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250-U, which matches the 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while keeping the same mounting footprint.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563N push; the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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