This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X350SCALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X350SCALB 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 MAL32X350SCALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350SCALB 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 MBL32X350SCALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X350SCALB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350SCALB
The AirTAC MAL32X350SCALB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 350mm stroke, delivering 402N of push force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X350SCALB, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same 12mm rod, G1/8 port, LB foot mount, and CA pivot back cover. This cylinder uses a PT tapered port thread and a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position detection. On the older MAL body—which features threaded front and back covers—the magnet pairs with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MBL replacement shifts to a riveted rolling-packed body and requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running against a carbon-steel rod plated with 20um hard chrome for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350SCALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350SCALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X350SCALB |
| 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 MBL32X350SCALB 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 MBL32X350SCALB 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 MAL32X350SCALB
| 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 MAL32X350SCALB Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Swings a diverter arm on a packaging line to route filled pouches at 0.5MPa, utilizing the 402N push force and the CA pivot bracket to accommodate the arm's arcing motion over the 350mm stroke.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Extends a tensioning guide bar on a textile machine, where the LB foot mount provides a rigid base and the 350mm travel accommodates varying fabric widths during high-speed weaving.
Warehouse Carton Pusher
Pushes corrugated cartons from an accumulation roller conveyor onto a lower-tier belt, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth operation through thousands of cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350SCALB with MBL32X350SCALB
To replace the MAL32X350SCALB, order the MBL32X350SCALB. Verify your 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, LB foot mounting, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL body; you must upgrade to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion—if your machine needs end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the current MBLC series.
At 350mm of travel, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under lateral stress. The CA pivot back cover helps by allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads, but you should still add an external guide to support the load. If you need to adjust force, the 25mm neighbor bore provides 245N push at 0.5MPa, while the 40mm bore offers 628N. Remember that this cylinder will drift and cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost; add a pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X350SCALB (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 MBL32X350SCALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X350SCALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X350SCALB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X350SCALB, which matches the 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, G1/8 port, LB foot mount, and CA pivot back cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and your -S magnet will require upgrading from CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5MPa, the 32mm bore delivers 402N push and 346N pull force. At 0.7MPa, push increases to 563N, with a theoretical maximum of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0MPa, runs at 30-800mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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