This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X30CMLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X30CMLB 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 MAL32X30CMLB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CMLB 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 MBL32X30CMLB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X30CMLB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CMLB
The AirTAC MAL32X30CMLB 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, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X30CMLB, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mounting. You should order the MBL equivalent for any new or repair builds.
This specific SKU features a CM round-end back cover paired with an LB foot mounting bracket for rigid base installation. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor. The original MAL body relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CMLB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X30CMLB |
| 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 MBL32X30CMLB 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 MBL32X30CMLB 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 MAL32X30CMLB
| 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 MAL32X30CMLB Is Used
PCB Degating Fixture
Uses the 402 N push at 0.5 MPa to cleanly snap plastic injection gates off small circuit boards without damaging delicate traces.
Carton Flap Folder
Employs the 30mm stroke to tuck minor flaps on small pharmaceutical packaging lines prior to sealing.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a 12mm chrome-plated rod to push ribbon cable connectors into PCB headers at a controlled 30-800 mm/s speed.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CMLB with MBL32X30CMLB
To replace the MAL32X30CMLB, order the MBL32X30CMLB. Verify your 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread form. You must also confirm the CM round-end back cover and the LB foot mounting accessory are correct for your base plate. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot track rod position; if you need sensing on the new MBL, add the -S option and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
If you need to adjust force, step down to the 25mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa) or step up to the 40mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if your application requires end-stroke damping, step up to the MBLC series. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock to hold a vertical load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X30CMLB (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 MBL32X30CMLB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30CMLB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X30CMLB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X30CMLB, which matches the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mount. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa.
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