This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X30CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X30CM 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 MAL32X30CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CM 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 MBL32X30CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X30CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CM
The AirTAC MAL32X30CM is a discontinued double-acting mini round cylinder. It features a 32mm bore and 30mm stroke, generating 402N of push force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X30CM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy SKU has a CM round-end back cover for pivoting attachments and uses a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific model lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a position sensor. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for identical performance.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X30CM |
| 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 MBL32X30CM 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 MBL32X30CM 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 MAL32X30CM
| 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 MAL32X30CM Is Used
PCB Drill Spindle Gate
Actuates a pivoting safety gate on a PCB drilling spindle using the CM round-end cover, providing 402N of push force at 0.5MPa to secure the access panel during high-speed routing.
Carton Sealing Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated carton flaps in a compact packaging line, where the 30mm stroke and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa rapidly retract the pivoting arm without stalling.
Pick-and-Place Ejector
Drives a short-stroke parts ejector on a pick-and-place head, leveraging the 12mm carbon-steel rod and self-lubricating bearing guide for reliable component ejection in tight spaces.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CM with MBL32X30CM
To replace the MAL32X30CM, order the MBL32X30CM. Verify your 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. The CM round-end back cover must be retained for your pivot mount. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you now need position detection, upgrade to an MBL32X30CMS and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M.
For sizing, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; a plain MBL will drift and drop its load when air pressure is lost, so use an external rod lock for holding. If end-of-stroke impact is too harsh, the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X30CM (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 MBL32X30CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X30CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X30CM, which offers the same 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates at 0.1-1.0MPa with a speed range of 30-800mm/s.
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