This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X320SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X320SU 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 MAL32X320SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SU 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 MBL32X320SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke320 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X320SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SU
The AirTAC MAL32X320SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 320mm stroke, delivering 402N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X320SU, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and flat-end U rear cover configuration.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. On the original MAL body, which uses threaded front and back covers, this magnet interfaces with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches. The modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The 12mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating, and the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X320SU |
| 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 MBL32X320SU 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 MBL32X320SU 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 MAL32X320SU
| 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 MAL32X320SU Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Drives the weft insertion guide on compact textile looms, using the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to move the yarn carrier precisely across the 320mm stroke path.
PCB Panel Push-off Station
Ejects populated printed circuit boards from an assembly fixture, relying on the flat-end U rear cover for rigid mounting and the -S magnet to trigger the release sensor.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Actuates a diverter arm on a packaging line conveyor to sort small plastic bottles, with the 320mm travel providing enough reach to clear the passing product flow.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SU with MBL32X320SU
To replace the MAL32X320SU, order the MBL32X320SU, ensuring you keep the U flat-end back cover and PT tapered port thread. Because this unit has the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG series. The fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; if your application needs end-of-stroke deceleration for the 320mm travel, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. If you need less force, the 25mm bore neighbor offers 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more, the 40mm bore provides 628N. At 320mm of stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so use an external guide or a pivot bracket to prevent rod bending. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X320SU (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 MBL32X320SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X320SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X320SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X320SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 320mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You must update your sensors, as the MAL -S magnet works with CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
The 32mm bore uses a G1/8 port and a 12mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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