This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X30SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X30SCA 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 MAL32X30SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30SCA 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 MBL32X30SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X30SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X30SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 30mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, operating via a G1/8 port and a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X30SCA, a drop-in alternative matching the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot back cover. The magnet on the original MAL works with older CS1-M / DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. Structurally, the MAL features threaded front and back covers, while the newer MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. A heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease to support the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X30SCA |
| 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 MBL32X30SCA 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 MBL32X30SCA 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 MAL32X30SCA
| 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 MAL32X30SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Uses the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to shift a yarn guide carriage, leveraging the CA pivot to absorb slight misalignment during high-speed weaving.
Package Divert Arm
Pivots a sorting flap on a packaging line, where the 30mm stroke provides fast actuation and the self-lubricating bearing handles continuous cycling.
PCB Edge Belt Clamp
Secures a conveyor edge guide during PCB panel cutting, using the built-in magnet to confirm rod extension via a CS1-M sensor before the cutter descends.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30SCA with MBL32X30SCA
To replace the MAL32X30SCA, order the MBL32X30SCA and confirm the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. This unit carries a CA pivot back cover for arcing loads and an -S magnet requiring CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the new body. If your application needs less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion—choose the MBLC for that feature. Because a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X30SCA (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 MBL32X30SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X30SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X30SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X30SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, and G1/8 port. Note that the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if your SKU has an -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
The 32mm bore generates 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates at speeds of 30-800mm/s, uses an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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