This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X355SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X355SCA 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 MAL32X355SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X355SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 355mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X355SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke355 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X355SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X355SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X355SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 355mm stroke, delivering 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa. It features a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X355SCA, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting interface.
The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, position detection relied on older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires migrating to current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The 12mm carbon-steel rod has 20um hard chrome plating and rides on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide, while the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal to retain grease.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X355SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X355SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X355SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 355 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 MBL32X355SCA 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 MBL32X355SCA 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 MAL32X355SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×355 | 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 MAL32X355SCA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Gantry
Actuates a 355mm travel pick-and-place arm in a form-fill-seal machine, using the 402N push force to transfer sealed pouches into cardboard cartons.
CNC Lathe Bar Feeder
Indexes raw aluminum bar stock through a spindle guide bushing, where the CA pivot bracket compensates for minor alignment offsets during the 355mm stroke.
Textile Loom Beam Doffer
Pushes empty weaving beams out of a loom cradle, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end-of-stroke impact without external shock absorbers.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X355SCA with MBL32X355SCA
To replace the MAL32X355SCA, order the MBL32X355SCA and verify your CA pivot pin and 355mm stroke requirement. The PT tapered port and G1/8 thread size carry over directly. If your application needs adjustable air cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper found on the MAL, step up to the current-line MBLC32X355SCA. Be aware that a plain cylinder does not hold its position or load when air is lost—the rod drifts, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for safety.
At 355mm of stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; the CA clevis mount allows the body to swing on a pin to absorb arcing trajectories, but you must still use an external guide rail to prevent binding. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X355SCA (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 MBL32X355SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X355SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X355SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X355SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 355mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mount, and output force. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, and if your old unit had the -S magnet, you must upgrade from CS1-M/DS1-M switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The MAL32X355SCA operates on filtered air from 0.1 to 1.0MPa. At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force. At 0.7MPa the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Speed ranges from 30 to 800mm/s.
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