This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X290CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X290CM 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 MAL32X290CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CM 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 MBL32X290CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke290 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X290CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CM
The AirTAC MAL32X290CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 290mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X290CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy unit features a CM round-end back cover suited for angular misalignment. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers with a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. If adjustable end-cushioning is required, the MBLC variant is the current upgrade path.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X290CM |
| 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 MBL32X290CM 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 MBL32X290CM 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 MAL32X290CM
| 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 MAL32X290CM Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives a 402N routing spindle up and down 290mm at 0.5MPa for multi-layer board profiling.
Pallet Divert Arm
Swings a CM round-end pivot bracket 290mm to redirect flat packaging pallets on a 32mm bore line.
Vertical Parts Elevator
Lifts lightweight plastic bins 290mm using 346N pull force in a compact assembly machine frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CM with MBL32X290CM
To replace the MAL32X290CM, order the MBL32X290CM to retain the 32mm bore, 290mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CM round-end 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). Note that the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, though this specific non-magnetic CM SKU cannot accept any sensor. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; the rod drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding. At 290mm stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so use a CM pivot or external guide to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X290CM (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 MBL32X290CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X290CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X290CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X290CM, offering the same 32mm bore, 290mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The upgrade shifts from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
The 32mm bore delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a max of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific CM configuration lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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