This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X280SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X280SCA 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 MAL32X280SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 280mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X280SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke280 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X280SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X280SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 280mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X280SCA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement transitions to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X280SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 280 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 MBL32X280SCA 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 MBL32X280SCA 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 MAL32X280SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×280 | 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 MAL32X280SCA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Sealing Bar
Drives the heated sealing jaw on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, using the 402N push at 0.5 MPa to close bags while the CA pivot absorbs slight jaw misalignment.
PCB Router Gate Diverter
Actuates a pneumatic diverter flap on a PCB routing station, where the 280mm stroke provides full lane clearance and the -S magnet confirms gate open/close position.
Carton Labeling Applicator
Extends a label wipe-down brush onto moving cartons, using the 346N pull force for steady retraction and the self-lubricating bearing to handle high cycle counts.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280SCA with MBL32X280SCA
To replace the MAL32X280SCA, order the MBL32X280SCA. Verify your 280mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT tapered thread, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet. Because the -S magnet is present, remember to upgrade your position sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches used on the MBL. If you need to step down force, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, step up to the 40mm bore which provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa and uses a larger G1/4 port.
With a 280mm stroke on a 12mm rod, side-load tolerance is low and the rod can bend under off-center forces. The CA pivot bracket helps absorb angular misalignment, but you should still add an external guide rail for heavy loads. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke impact is too harsh, look at the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so install a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock if drift is unacceptable.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X280SCA (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 MBL32X280SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X280SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X280SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 280mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, G1/8 port, and output force. You must upgrade your sensors because the MAL -S magnet works with CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
The 32mm bore cylinder has a 12mm rod, an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and a G1/8 port. The output force is 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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