This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X280U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X280U 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 MAL32X280U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280U 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 MBL32X280U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke280 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X280U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280U
The AirTAC MAL32X280U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 280mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X280U, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover for a seamless upgrade.
This legacy unit features a U flat-end rear cover for rigid mounting and a fixed rubber bumper. It lacks a magnet, meaning no position sensor can be attached. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body, and the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X280U |
| 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 MBL32X280U 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 MBL32X280U 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 MAL32X280U
| 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 MAL32X280U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diversion
Actuates a routing gate on a PCB conveyor, providing 402N push at 0.5MPa to redirect boards into testing lanes within tight machine footprints.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a weaving loom, using the 280mm stroke to traverse the material bed while handling high-speed repetitive motion.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor inner flaps on small packaging cartons, where the 346N pull force at 0.5MPa easily retracts the 12mm rod mechanism between cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280U with MBL32X280U
To replace the MAL32X280U, order the MBL32X280U and verify the 32mm bore, 280mm stroke, PT thread, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). Since this 280mm stroke exceeds 300mm, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; if the load must hold position when air drops, add an external rod lock. If end-of-stroke impact is too high, upgrade to the MBLC for an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X280U (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 MBL32X280U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X280U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X280U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X280U, which matches the 32mm bore, 280mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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