This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X30CAFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X30CAFA 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 MAL32X30CAFA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CAFA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X30CAFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X30CAFA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CAFA
The AirTAC MAL32X30CAFA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 30 mm stroke, a CA pivot back cover, and an FA flange mounting. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X30CAFA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, output, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod is protected by a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CAFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CAFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X30CAFA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBL32X30CAFA 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 MBL32X30CAFA 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 MAL32X30CAFA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MAL32X30CAFA Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis Plunge
Drives a 30 mm plunge on a printed circuit board routing spindle, using the FA flange for rigid tool mounting while the 402 N thrust cleanly cuts copper and FR4.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated shipping flaps in a compact packaging line, where the CA pivot absorbs minor angular misalignment as the rod extends.
Vial Tray Divertor
Pushes a 96-well sample tray sideways onto an exit conveyor in a tight lab automation cell, benefiting from the self-lubricating bearing guide.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CAFA with MBL32X30CAFA
To replace the MAL32X30CAFA, order the MBL32X30CAFA. Verify your 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. The FA flange secures the body for rigid linear thrust, while the CA pivot back cover swings on a pin to absorb arcing side-loads. Because this unit has no -S magnet, you cannot track rod position; if you need sensing, switch to an MBL32X30SCAFA and upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duty, or step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier loads. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if you need end-stroke deceleration, specify the current-line MBLC. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X30CAFA (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 MBL32X30CAFA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CAFA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X30CAFA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X30CAFA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, 402 N force, G1/8 port, FA flange, and CA pivot back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa it yields 563 N push, with a maximum theoretical output of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBL equivalent with -S uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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