This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X350-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X350-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X350-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-U
The AirTAC MAL32X350-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 350mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350-U, which matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end back cover for a seamless retrofit.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. The modern MBL32X350-U upgrade transitions from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, maintaining identical ratings while modernizing the physical assembly.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X350-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
Pallet Transfer Gate
Pushes a 350mm diverter arm to redirect flat pallets on a packaging line, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to overcome sliding friction.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends a 350mm folding blade to tuck top flaps on corrugated shipping boxes, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain blade alignment.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn traversing guide 350mm across a winding drum, where the self-lubricating front-cover bearing ensures smooth, stick-free movement at high speeds.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-U with MBL32X350-U
To replace the MAL32X350-U, order the MBL32X350-U. Confirm your 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. This unit has a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting, and because it has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor on the old cylinder or a CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch on the new one. If you need position detection, you must switch to an MBL32X350S-U variant. If your load is lighter, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa); if heavier, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact, but if you need an adjustable air cushion, specify the MBLC32X350-U. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for safety. At 350mm stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to manage side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X350-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X350-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350-U, which matches the 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, 402N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the legacy -S version used CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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