This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X250CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X250CASDB 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 MAL32X250CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250CASDB 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 MBL32X250CASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X250CASDB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250CASDB
The AirTAC MAL32X250CASDB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 250mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250CASDB, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and SDB mounting. This legacy model features a CA pivot clevis back cover and a fixed rubber bumper.
Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The 12mm carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard chrome plating, and the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X250CASDB |
| 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 MBL32X250CASDB 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 MBL32X250CASDB 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 MAL32X250CASDB
| 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 MAL32X250CASDB Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Swings a sorting gate on a packaging line using the 402 N push force, where the CA pivot and SDB bracket absorb the lateral arc of the moving actuator over 250mm.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Adjusts yarn tensioning guides in textile machinery; the 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa provides stable resistance, while the self-lubricating bearing guide handles continuous rapid cycling.
Palletizing Stopper Arm
Extends 250mm to deploy a physical stopper arm for small product pallets, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the kinetic energy of arriving goods.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250CASDB with MBL32X250CASDB
To replace the MAL32X250CASDB, order the MBL32X250CASDB. Confirm your 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and SDB pivot bracket. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, specify an MBL32X250CASDBS and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The MAL fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but if your load requires adjustable air cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628 N. At 250mm of travel, the 12mm rod has limited side-load tolerance; the CA clevis and SDB pivot bracket are essential here because they allow the cylinder to swing and accommodate arcing loads without bending the rod. A plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X250CASDB (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 MBL32X250CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X250CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250CASDB, which offers the same 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and SDB pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the 32mm bore provides 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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