This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X350-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X350-CM 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 MAL32X350-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 350mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X350-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X350-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 350 mm stroke, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350-CM, which matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy MAL unit relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and end-of-stroke deceleration is handled strictly by a fixed rubber bumper.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X350-CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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 MBL32X350-CM 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 MBL32X350-CM 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 MAL32X350-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×350 | 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 MAL32X350-CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes populated PCB panels sideways between belt tracks over a 350 mm travel, using the 402 N thrust to overcome guide friction without damaging board edges.
Carton Flap Folder
Sweeps secondary packaging flaps on a packing line, where the 346 N pull force retracts the 12 mm rod quickly to clear the path for the next carton.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a weaving loom, relying on the CM round-end cover to accommodate minor angular misalignment during the 350 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-CM with MBL32X350-CM
To replace this MAL32X350-CM, order the MBL32X350-CM. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. You must also carry over the CM round-end back cover. If your machine requires position sensing, note that this no-magnet SKU cannot support a sensor; upgrading to an MBL-S variant allows the use of current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, whereas legacy MAL-S used CS1-M or DS1-M. If you need adjustable air cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N. Because the stroke is 350 mm, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use an external guide rail or pair this unit with a pivot mount to absorb arcing motion. A plain MAL/MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops, so install a pilot-operated check valve if drift causes issues.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X350-CM (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 MBL32X350-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X350-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350-CM, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of 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 an -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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