This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X35CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X35CM 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 MAL32X35CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CM 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 MBL32X35CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X35CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CM
The AirTAC MAL32X35CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 35mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20-micron hard chrome plating. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35CM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This specific SKU features a CM round-end back cover and lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural integrity. Both versions rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X35CM |
| 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 MBL32X35CM 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 MBL32X35CM 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 MAL32X35CM
| 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 MAL32X35CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 402N of push at 0.5 MPa to drive the cutting spindle carriage on a PCB depaneling machine, fitting neatly into the tight 32mm envelope.
Carton Flap Folder
Uses the 35mm stroke to actuate a small folding arm on a packaging line, relying on the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight pivot misalignment.
Microplate Lid Press
Applies a precise 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa to seat lids onto 96-well microplates in a lab automation assembly without crushing the plastic.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CM with MBL32X35CM
To replace the MAL32X35CM, order the MBL32X35CM and verify your CM round-end back cover and PT tapered port thread. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if position detection is required, switch to an MBL32X35CMS, which upgrades you to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family. If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; for shock absorption on high-speed cycles, the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod will drift unless supported by an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X35CM (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 MBL32X35CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X35CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35CM, which shares the same 32mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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