This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X320SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X320SCM 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 MAL32X320SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 320mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X320SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke320 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X320SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X320SCM 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 320 mm stroke, and a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X320SCM, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy unit utilized threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. The -S magnet on this MAL originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL successor transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod is plated with 20 um hard chrome for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X320SCM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 320 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 MBL32X320SCM 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 MBL32X320SCM 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 MAL32X320SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×320 | 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 MAL32X320SCM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides the 402 N push at 0.5 MPa needed to drive a linear cutting blade through 320 mm of populated circuit board panels.
Packaging Flap Folder
Extends 320 mm to tuck heavy corrugated carton flaps, using the CM round-end to accommodate minor misalignment during the fold.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts heavy loom beams along a 320 mm path, relying on the 346 N pull force to retract the 12 mm hard-chrome rod smoothly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SCM with MBL32X320SCM
To replace the MAL32X320SCM, order the MBL32X320SCM and verify the 32 mm bore, 320 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your position sensing from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family used on the MBL. The default PT tapered port thread remains unchanged.
If you need to step the force down, the 25 mm neighbor provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 40 mm bore offers 628 N. At 320 mm, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads, so utilize the CM round-end to allow slight articulation or add an external guide rail. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod, meaning the load will drift if air pressure is lost. For adjustable air cushioning instead of a bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X320SCM (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 MBL32X320SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X320SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X320SCM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 320 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end, and output force. You will need to update your sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The 32 mm bore provides 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 12 mm rod, and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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