This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X300-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X300-CA 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 MAL32X300-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 300mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X300-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X300-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300-CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing out of the box. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, gliding on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. If your machine requires position feedback, you would need a magnet-equipped variant and must note that the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors are replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches on the MBL line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X300-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MBL32X300-CA 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 MBL32X300-CA 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 MAL32X300-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | 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 MAL32X300-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Swings a yarn guide arm through a 300 mm arc using the CA pivot bracket, applying up to 402 N of push force to maintain fabric tension during high-speed weaving.
Package Sorting Diverter
Pushes cardboard cartons across a roller conveyor; the 346 N pull force reliably retracts the 12 mm rod over the long 300 mm stroke without binding.
Palletizer Stop Gate
Acts as a pneumatic stop for incoming pallets, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the 563 N impact force at 0.7 MPa without damaging the load.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-CA with MBL32X300-CA
To replace this MAL with the MBL32X300-CA, verify the 32 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, PT port thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this 300 mm stroke creates a long lever arm on the 12 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; the CA clevis is the correct choice here as it pivots on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need to step down force, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. If you need more power, the 40 mm bore yields 628 N push but upgrades the port to G1/4. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; a plain MBL will drift and drop its load when air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads. If end-of-stroke shock is too harsh, the current MBLC series offers adjustable air cushions the MAL never had.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X300-CA (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 MBL32X300-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X300-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300-CA, offering the same 32 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. If you order an MBL with a magnet (-S), it uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors.
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