This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X250UH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X250UH 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 MAL32X250UH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250UH 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 MBL32X250UH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X250UH
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250UH
The AirTAC MAL32X250UH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 250mm stroke. It delivers a robust 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa, making it suitable for medium-duty compact automation. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X250UH, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same 12mm rod, G1/8 port, and flat-end rear cover.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share identical ratings, though the MBL upgrade supports current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you ever need sensing.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250UH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250UH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X250UH |
| 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 MBL32X250UH 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 MBL32X250UH 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 MAL32X250UH
| 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 MAL32X250UH Is Used
Cardboard Box Flap Folder
Provides 402N of push force at 0.5MPa to fold heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on a packaging conveyor line during case sealing.
PCB Test Fixture Gate
Uses the 250mm stroke to shuttle a printed circuit board test fixture gate in and out of a tight electronics assembly machine.
Parts Tray Diverter
Acts as a rigid diverter arm with the U flat-end rear cover to push loaded parts trays onto a secondary packaging branch line.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250UH with MBL32X250UH
To replace the MAL32X250UH, order the MBL32X250UH. It drops directly into your existing mounting setup with the same 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, PT port threads, and U flat-end back cover. If your application requires end-of-stroke cushioning beyond the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, step up to the current-line MBLC which offers an adjustable air cushion. If you need position feedback, this specific SKU cannot support it since it lacks the -S magnet; you would need an MBL32X250S model and the appropriate CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25mm bore reduces the push force to 245N at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore increases it to 628N. Because this unit has a 250mm stroke, the 12mm diameter rod is vulnerable to bending under side-loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot mounting accessory to prevent rod damage. Note that a plain bumper does not lock the rod—if air pressure is lost, the load will drift, requiring an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X250UH (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 MBL32X250UH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X250UH FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X250UH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X250UH, which shares the same 32mm bore, 250mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-pack design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it delivers 402N push and 346N pull force; at 0.7MPa it delivers 563N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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