This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X300SCMLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X300SCMLB 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 MAL32X300SCMLB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300SCMLB 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 MBL32X300SCMLB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X300SCMLB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300SCMLB
The AirTAC MAL32X300SCMLB 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 through a 32 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300SCMLB, which matches the 300 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mounting. This legacy unit features a CM round-end back cover and a built-in -S magnet.
Two structural differences define the upgrade: the legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL operates with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing, and the piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300SCMLB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300SCMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X300SCMLB |
| 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 MBL32X300SCMLB 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 MBL32X300SCMLB 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 MAL32X300SCMLB
| 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 MAL32X300SCMLB Is Used
PCB Panel Pusher
Pushes assembled circuit board panels 300 mm across a conveyor lane using 402 N of thrust, where the LB foot mount keeps the body rigid against lateral drift.
Carton Sorting Diverter
Diverts small packaged goods on a packing line, using the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight arcing motion during the 300 mm extension stroke.
Chip Handler Ejector
Ejects processed semiconductor chips from test sockets, relying on the -S magnet and CS1-M sensors to verify the full 300 mm retraction position.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300SCMLB with MBL32X300SCMLB
To replace the MAL32X300SCMLB, order the MBL32X300SCMLB. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, PT tapered thread, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting accessory. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your position sensing: the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL, so migrate to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
When sizing, you can step down to the 25 mm bore for a lighter footprint (yielding 245 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to the 40 mm bore for heavier loads (providing 628 N push at 0.5 MPa). At 300 mm of travel, the Ø12 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use the LB foot mount with an external guide to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod—if air is lost, the load drifts, requiring an external rod lock. If you need adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X300SCMLB (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 MBL32X300SCMLB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X300SCMLB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X300SCMLB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X300SCMLB, which provides the same 32 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and LB mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires upgrading from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
At 0.5 MPa, this double-acting cylinder provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical output of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption; it is not an adjustable cushion or a load-holding lock. If adjustable cushioning is needed, specify the MBLC variant.
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