This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X275U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X275U 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 MAL32X275U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275U 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 MBL32X275U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke275 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X275U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275U
The AirTAC MAL32X275U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s. This legacy unit is directly replaced by the MBL32X275U, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact 32 mm bore, 275 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat-end rear cover. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support any position sensing.
During the upgrade, AirTAC shifted from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL. Internally, the MAL relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impacts, though it is not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X275U |
| 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 MBL32X275U 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 MBL32X275U 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 MAL32X275U
| 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 MAL32X275U Is Used
Flighted Belt Sorting
Pushes small parcels between flighted conveyor belts using 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, fitting neatly into tight transfer gaps.
PCB Edge Guiding
Positions bare logic boards during edge-guide routing, where the 32 mm compact body clears adjacent tooling and the 275 mm stroke reaches across the bed.
Carton Flap Folding
Folds minor flaps on small packaging cartons, where the flat U rear cover mounts rigidly to the machine frame and the fixed bumper absorbs the fold impact.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275U with MBL32X275U
To replace the MAL32X275U, order the MBL32X275U, ensuring you keep the PT tapered port thread and the U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting. If your application requires position detection, you must step up to an -S designated SKU, which will also shift your sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. If a softer stop is needed than the fixed bumper provides, consider the MBLC variant for adjustable air cushioning.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. At 275 mm of stroke, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X275U (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 MBL32X275U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X275U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X275U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X275U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 275 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but maintains the same mounting footprint.
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 maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement changes the compatible switches from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
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