This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X340SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X340SCA 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 MAL32X340SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X340SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 340mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X340SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke340 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X340SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X340SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X340SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 340mm stroke, delivering 402N of push force at 0.5MPa. It features a built-in magnet and a CA pivot clevis. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X340SCA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting interface.
This SKU's CA pivot back cover swings on a pin to absorb arcing rod trajectories, which is critical over a 340mm extension. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this unit includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X340SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X340SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X340SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 340 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 MBL32X340SCA 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 MBL32X340SCA 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 MAL32X340SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×340 | 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 MAL32X340SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Drives a 340mm travel guide arm on a weaving machine, using the 402N push force to maintain precise fabric tension while the CA pivot absorbs lateral arc swing.
Parcel Sorter Diverter
Extends a routing flap on a high-speed logistics conveyor, where the 32mm bore provides enough punch to deflect heavy cardboard cartons reliably.
Palletizing Push-Off
Actuates a 340mm sweep arm to push finished goods off a packaging cell, relying on the pivot mount to accommodate mechanical misalignment during the long stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X340SCA with MBL32X340SCA
To replace the MAL32X340SCA, order the MBL32X340SCA. Confirm your G1/8 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot clevis are retained in the new design. The -S magnet transfers over, but you must update your position sensing from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need adjustable end-cushioning instead of the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32 variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25mm bore drops output to 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore increases force to 628N push at 0.5MPa. Because the 340mm stroke combined with a 12mm rod offers low side-load tolerance, you must use an external guide rail or the CA pivot to prevent rod bending. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; add an external rod lock for vertical or suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X340SCA (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 MBL32X340SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X340SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X340SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X340SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 340mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot, and force. You only need to update the position sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG if you use the magnet.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa operating pressure.
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