This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X32CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X32CASDB 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 MAL32X32CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32CASDB is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 32mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X32CASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke32 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X32CASDB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32CASDB
The AirTAC MAL32X32CASDB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 32mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X32CASDB, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and SDB mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot back cover and an SDB pivot bracket, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Unlike the threaded front and back covers found on this MAL body, the MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body structure. Because this specific configuration lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot support any position sensing switches.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X32CASDB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 32 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 MBL32X32CASDB 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 MBL32X32CASDB 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 MAL32X32CASDB
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×32 | 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 MAL32X32CASDB Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Feeder
Drives the weft thread guide on a textile loom, using the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to positively shift the yarn feeder between color channels within a compact 32mm stroke.
Bottling Line Diverter
Pivots via the SDB bracket to act as a lane diverter gate on a 60 bpm craft bottling line, using the CA pivot to accommodate the arc of passing glass containers.
PCB Stacking Ejector
Pushes populated printed circuit boards out of a testing rack, where the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide ensures smooth ejection without contaminating the cleanroom environment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32CASDB with MBL32X32CASDB
To replace the MAL32X32CASDB, order the MBL32X32CASDB. Verify that your existing setup uses the default PT tapered port thread, a CA pivot clevis back cover, and an SDB pivot bracket. Since this legacy unit has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a position sensor on it; if your new design requires sensing, specify an MBL32X32CASDBS and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245N, while stepping up to a 40mm bore increases it to 628N. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, specify the current MBLC line. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding. At 32mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but the 12mm carbon-steel rod still demands careful alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X32CASDB (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 MBL32X32CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X32CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X32CASDB, which offers the same 32mm bore, 32mm stroke, force output, G1/8 port, and SDB pivot mounting. You will transition from the legacy threaded body design to the modern riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard-chrome plating.
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