This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X350CALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X350CALB 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 MAL32X350CALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350CALB 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 MBL32X350CALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X350CALB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350CALB
The AirTAC MAL32X350CALB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa over a 350 mm stroke. It features a 32 mm bore, a G1/8 port, and a Ø12 mm hard-chrome carbon-steel rod. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350CALB, matching the original force, port, and mounting footprint exactly.
This legacy SKU includes a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, paired with an LB foot mounting bracket. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equal structural integrity. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running smoothly against a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350CALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350CALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X350CALB |
| 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 MBL32X350CALB 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 MBL32X350CALB 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 MAL32X350CALB
| 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 MAL32X350CALB Is Used
Pallet Diverting Gate
Swings a diverter arm on a packaging conveyor using the CA pivot, requiring the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome friction on heavy cardboard cartons.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Extends 350 mm to position a yarn tensioning bar, utilizing the LB foot bracket to secure the body while the clevis accommodates the arc of the lever mechanism.
Warehouse Sorter Pusher
Pushes totes from a high-speed gravity roller line, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repetitive impact of the 350 mm stroke without external shock absorbers.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350CALB with MBL32X350CALB
To replace the MAL32X350CALB, order the MBL32X350CALB. Verify your 32 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, CA pivot back cover, and LB foot mounting accessory. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL32X350SCALB variant, noting that the modern MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors. If 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to a 25 mm bore (245 N push); if you need more power, step up to a 40 mm bore (628 N push).
At 350 mm of travel, the Ø12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads. Rely on the CA clevis to absorb arcing motion, or install an external guide rail to prevent premature seal failure. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; if you need precise end-of-stroke deceleration, specify the current-line MBLC. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops—add a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock for safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X350CALB (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 MBL32X350CALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350CALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X350CALB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350CALB, offering the same 32 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and LB mount. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains identical output force and dimensions.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accommodate a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires using the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch families.
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