This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X300-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X300-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X300-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-U
The AirTAC MAL32X300-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 300mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, operating on filtered air at 0.1-1.0MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting accessories perfectly.
This legacy SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, though an adjustable air cushion is available if you step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X300-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
Pallet Diverter Gate
Pushes a 300mm travel diverter arm to route medium-weight pallets on a packaging line, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to overcome guide friction.
PCB Edge Trim Station
Feeds a cutting blade carriage forward and back across a 300mm stroke in an electronics trimming fixture, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to maintain carriage alignment.
Vertical Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a folding mechanism up and down to seal large shipping cartons, where the 346N pull force at 0.5MPa easily overcomes the spring tension of the paperboard flaps.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-U with MBL32X300-U
To replace the MAL32X300-U, order the MBL32X300-U and confirm the 32mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if position detection is needed, order an MBL equivalent with the S option, which uses the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family. If your application requires a softer stop than the standard fixed rubber bumper, choose the MBLC for its adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push. Because this unit has a 300mm stroke, the 12mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending under lateral stress; you must use an external guide or a pivot mount to prevent side-load damage. Additionally, a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X300-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X300-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300-U, offering the same 32mm bore, 300mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
The 32mm bore provides a push force of 402N and a pull force of 346N at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The air port is G1/8, the rod is 12mm, and the rod-end thread is M10x1.25.
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