This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X32U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X32U 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 MAL32X32U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32U 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 MBL32X32U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke32 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X32U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32U
The AirTAC MAL32X32U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact setups requiring 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. This legacy unit features a 32 mm bore, a 32 mm stroke, and a flat-end U back cover. AirTAC replaced the MAL family with the MBL series, making the MBL32X32U the exact drop-in replacement. It matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint perfectly.
Mechanically, the legacy MAL relies on threaded front and back covers fastened to the barrel, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod is protected by 20 um hard-chrome plating. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled strictly by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X32U |
| 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 MBL32X32U 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 MBL32X32U 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 MAL32X32U
| 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 MAL32X32U Is Used
PCB Routing Gate
Acts as a diverter gate on a printed circuit board conveyor, using its 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably route panels without stalling.
Connector Seating Press
Provides the precise 32 mm downward stroke to seat ribbon cable connectors into housing slots during electronics assembly.
Carton Flap Folder
Deploys rapidly to tuck minor flaps on small packaging cartons, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to absorb repeated axial impacts.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32U with MBL32X32U
To replace the MAL32X32U, order the MBL32X32U, ensuring you retain the PT tapered port thread and the rigid U flat-end back cover. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an -S designated MBL model, which transitions you to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches. For load holding, note that neither the MAL nor the MBL acts as a lock; the rod will drift when air pressure is lost, requiring an external pilot-operated check valve for safety.
When sizing this 32 mm bore, verify if 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa is optimal. Stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the push force to 245 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. If your cycle demands end-of-stroke deceleration beyond what the fixed rubber bumper provides, consider the current MBLC line, which introduces an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL. At a 32 mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but the 12 mm rod still dictates careful load alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X32U (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 MBL32X32U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X32U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X32U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X32U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 32 mm stroke, 402 N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The primary upgrade is the MBL's riveted rolling-packed body replacing the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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