This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X290CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X290CA 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 MAL32X290CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 290mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X290CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke290 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X290CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CA
The AirTAC MAL32X290CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore, 290mm stroke, and a CA pivot back cover. It delivers a 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X290CA, matching the original force, port size, and CA mounting clevis.
This legacy MAL unit relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. Additionally, its fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable air cushion; for deceleration control, the current-line MBLC variant is required.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X290CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 290 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 MBL32X290CA 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 MBL32X290CA 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 MAL32X290CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×290 | 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 MAL32X290CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Provides the 402 N push at 0.5 MPa needed to fold corrugated cardboard flaps on a continuous flow wrapper, with the 290mm stroke reaching across the web.
Textile Tenter Frame
Uses the CA pivot clevis to swing a fabric guide arm into a tenter frame, absorbing lateral movement without binding the 12mm rod.
Palletizing Diverter
Pushes lightweight cartons onto a secondary packing lane, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 290mm extension stop.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CA with MBL32X290CA
To replace the MAL32X290CA, order the MBL32X290CA, confirming the 32mm bore, 290mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover are retained. If your application requires a position sensor, you must select an MBL equivalent with the -S magnet option, which upgrades the switch compatibility from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If a cushion is needed to stop loads smoothly, step up to the MBLC series, as the standard MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25mm bore reduces the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore increases it to 628 N. At 290mm of stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; the CA pivot mounting is essential here to accommodate arcing motions, but an external guide rail is strongly recommended to prevent premature seal wear. Finally, a plain MBL cannot hold a load if air pressure drops—it will drift—so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X290CA (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 MBL32X290CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X290CA. It matches the 32mm bore, 290mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting, though the new body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, it pushes with 402 N and pulls with 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 specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy -S versions used CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
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