This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X260SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X260SU 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 MAL32X260SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X260SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 260mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X260SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke260 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X260SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X260SU
The AirTAC MAL32X260SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 260 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X260SU, a drop-in alternative that preserves the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover. You can swap the old cylinder out without altering your existing mounting layout.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the original MAL body, which uses threaded front and back covers, this magnet pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches. The modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable air cushion, and a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for a long service life.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X260SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X260SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X260SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 260 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 MBL32X260SU 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 MBL32X260SU 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 MAL32X260SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×260 | 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 MAL32X260SU Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverting
Provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to actuate a routing gate on a printed circuit board conveyor, with the 260 mm stroke providing full lane-changing reach.
Carton Flap Folding
Extends 260 mm to fold the minor flaps on small packaging cartons prior to sealing, utilizing the self-lubricating front-cover bearing for repetitive high-speed cycling.
Textile Yarn Guiding
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a knitting machine bed, where the U flat-end cover provides rigid alignment and the magnet tracks the carriage position.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X260SU with MBL32X260SU
To replace the MAL32X260SU, order the MBL32X260SU. Confirm your 12 mm rod thread (M10x1.25), the default PT port thread, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG series. The fixed rubber bumper softens stroke ends, but if your application demands adjustable cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. With a 260 mm stroke, the 12 mm rod has limited tolerance for side loads. Use an external guide rail, a pivot mounting accessory, or a double-rod MBLD configuration to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X260SU (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 MBL32X260SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X260SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X260SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X260SU. It matches the 32 mm bore, 260 mm stroke, 402 N force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The main change is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this model includes the -S magnet, it works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches on the MAL; if you upgrade to the MBL replacement, you must use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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