This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X325SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X325SCA 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 MAL32X325SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325SCA 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 MBL32X325SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke325 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X325SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X325SCA 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, 325 mm stroke, a G1/8 port, and a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X325SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA mounting accessory.
This legacy unit relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, meaning it cannot hold a load if air pressure drops. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes a -S magnet, it originally worked with CS1-M and DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means the sensor family changes to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X325SCA |
| 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 MBL32X325SCA 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 MBL32X325SCA 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 MAL32X325SCA
| 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 MAL32X325SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
The 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily shifts a thread guide carriage across a 325 mm stroke, while the CA pivot mount absorbs the slight arcing motion of the connecting linkage.
Pallet Divert Arm
Actuates a swing arm to push small product cartons off a conveyor belt, utilizing the 325 mm travel to clear the lane without needing a larger profile cylinder.
Pharmacy Drawer Ejector
Extends a tray out of an automated dispensing cabinet, where the 563 N push at 0.7 MPa overcomes drawer friction and the compact aluminum body fits the tight machine chassis.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325SCA with MBL32X325SCA
To replace the MAL32X325SCA, order the MBL32X325SCA and confirm the 32 mm bore, 325 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover are retained. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this legacy model, step up to the current-line MBLC. If you need to hold the load position securely during a pressure loss, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as the bumper is not a locking device.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 25 mm bore, which provides 245 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the next size up is the 40 mm bore, delivering 628 N at 0.5 MPa. Because the 325 mm stroke is quite long for the 12 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; you must use the CA pivot mount to absorb arcing loads or install an external guide to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X325SCA (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 MBL32X325SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X325SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X325SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X325SCA, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 325 mm stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed construction, and if your SKU has the -S magnet, you must switch from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
The 32 mm bore provides a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port size is G1/8, the rod is 12 mm with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the operating pressure ranges from 0.1 to 1.0 MPa.
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