This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X275SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X275SCA 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 MAL32X275SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 275mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X275SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke275 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X275SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X275SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 275mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X275SCA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. Unlike the threaded front and back covers on this MAL body, the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally worked with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but it does not lock the rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X275SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 275 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 MBL32X275SCA 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 MBL32X275SCA 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 MAL32X275SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×275 | 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 MAL32X275SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Let-Off
Guides tensioned yarn levers on a weaving loom, where the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa overcomes spring drag and the CA clevis accommodates the mechanism's arcing pivot arc.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds corrugated cardboard flaps on a continuous flow wrapper, using the 275mm stroke to clear tall boxes before the fixed rubber bumper halts the rod safely.
Palletizer Diverter Arm
Pushes nested totes sideways onto a secondary packing lane, relying on the 346N pull force to retract the 12mm hard-chrome rod against friction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275SCA with MBL32X275SCA
To replace the MAL32X275SCA, order the MBL32X275SCA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 275mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover are correct for your pin mount. The -S magnet means you must update your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family. If your machine needs adjustable end-cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245N, while stepping up to the 40mm bore increases it to 628N. At 275mm of stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; the CA clevis is essential here because it swings on a pin to absorb arcing rod paths. A plain bumper cannot hold a load if air pressure drops, so fit an external pilot-operated check valve if you need drift prevention.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X275SCA (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 MBL32X275SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X275SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X275SCA, offering identical bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You only need to update your sensors from the old CS1-M or DS1-M to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
The 32mm bore delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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