This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X33U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X33U 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 MAL32X33U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X33U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 33mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X33U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke33 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X33U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X33U
The AirTAC MAL32X33U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 33 mm stroke. It delivers a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X33U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. Buyers should order the MBL32X33U to keep their equipment running without modifying the machine frame.
This legacy MAL unit features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts. Because this specific SKU lacks an S designation, it has no internal magnet and cannot support a position sensor. Upgrading to the MBL32X33U transitions the design from threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, while the 12 mm carbon-steel rod relies on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to handle lateral stress.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X33U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X33U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X33U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 33 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 MBL32X33U 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 MBL32X33U 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 MAL32X33U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×33 | 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 MAL32X33U Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Pushes small cartons at 402 N on a 33 mm stroke to switch lanes on a tight packaging line without requiring a large footprint.
PCB Test Socket Actuation
Provides 346 N of pull force to latch electronic test fixtures, utilizing the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain alignment.
Bottle Sorter Gate
Cycles rapidly to separate glass containers, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the kinetic energy at the 33 mm stroke limit.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X33U with MBL32X33U
To replace the MAL32X33U, order the MBL32X33U, confirming the 32 mm bore, 33 mm stroke, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. If your application requires position detection, note that this original SKU has no magnet; you must specify an -S version on the new MBL and migrate from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. If your load requires less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more power, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, so a plain MAL or MBL will drift if air pressure is lost. If precise deceleration is required, choose the MBLC variant for its adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X33U (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 MBL32X33U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X33U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X33U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X33U, offering the same 32 mm bore, 33 mm stroke, force, and G1/8 port. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older 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 SKU lacks an S designation, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
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