This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X35CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X35CA 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 MAL32X35CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 35mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X35CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CA
The AirTAC MAL32X35CA is a discontinued double-acting compact aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing an Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35CA, matching the 32 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and a self-lubricating bearing guide supports the rod. It uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, but this bumper is not an adjustable cushion. If your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion option.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X35CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 MBL32X35CA 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 MBL32X35CA 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 MAL32X35CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MAL32X35CA Is Used
Textile Loom Yarn Guide
Swings a yarn guide arm on a weaving loom, utilizing the CA pivot to absorb the arcing motion while providing 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds corrugated cardboard flaps on a continuous motion cartoner, where the compact 32 mm bore fits tight side frames and the fixed rubber bumper handles rapid cycling.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Pushes glass bottles onto a secondary packaging line, using the 35 mm stroke for a quick diverting motion that avoids tipping the containers.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CA with MBL32X35CA
To replace the MAL32X35CA, order the MBL32X35CA to get the same 32 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, PT port thread, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis mount allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, making it ideal for arcing loads. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, order the MBL32X35CAS and note that the MBL uses modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
If you need to resize, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, as the rod drifts; for a held load, install an external rod lock. The 35 mm stroke keeps side-load bending moments low, but always ensure the CA pivot absorbs any angular misalignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X35CA (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 MBL32X35CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X35CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35CA, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
The 32 mm bore provides a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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