This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X325CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X325CA 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 MAL32X325CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 325mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X325CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke325 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X325CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325CA
The AirTAC MAL32X325CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 325mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X325CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless upgrade.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, and because it lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support any position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke damping is critical, the MBLC variant on the current line offers an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X325CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 325 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 MBL32X325CA 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 MBL32X325CA 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 MAL32X325CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×325 | 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 MAL32X325CA Is Used
Pallet Transfer Gates
With 402N of push at 0.5 MPa, this 325mm stroke unit cleanly shunts 15kg pallets onto a packaging branch line, using the CA pivot to absorb slight misalignment during the long reach.
PCB Panel Extraction
The 325mm extension reaches deep into a test rack to pull 500mm printed circuit boards, while the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide prevents rod chatter during high-speed 30-800 mm/s retraction.
Carton Flap Folding
A 32mm bore provides 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, sufficient to fold heavy corrugated flaps on a case sealer, while the fixed rubber bumper softens the retracted stop to prevent tearing the cardboard.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325CA with MBL32X325CA
To replace the MAL32X325CA, order the MBL32X325CA. Confirm the PT port thread, the CA pivot back cover, and the 325mm stroke. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if position detection is needed, order an MBL32X325CAS and note that the switch family changes from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series. The fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; step up to the MBLC if you need end-of-stroke damping.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa. At 325mm, this long stroke demands careful side-load management; the small 12mm rod has low bending tolerance, so use the CA pivot to absorb arcing or add an external guide rail. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X325CA (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 MBL32X325CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X325CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X325CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 325mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet requires the MBL32X325CAS, which uses the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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