This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X35SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X35SCA 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 MAL32X35SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCA 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 MBL32X35SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X35SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X35SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 35mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35SCA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a built-in -S magnet for position sensing. On the legacy MAL, this magnet works with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement upgrades to current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X35SCA |
| 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 MBL32X35SCA 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 MBL32X35SCA 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 MAL32X35SCA
| 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 MAL32X35SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the 402N push at 0.5MPa to maintain yarn tension. The CA pivot bracket absorbs the slight arcing motion of the guide arm.
Package Sorting Diverter
Short 35mm stroke rapidly actuates a routing gate for small parcels. The -S magnet confirms gate position to the PLC.
PCB Stacking Stopper
Acts as a hard stop for circuit boards in a magazine. The fixed rubber bumper softens the 346N pull impact during retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCA with MBL32X35SCA
To replace the MAL32X35SCA, order the MBL32X35SCA. Confirm the 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, remember that your old CS1-M or DS1-M switches must be swapped for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors on the new MBL. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke damping is insufficient, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to bore 25 yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to bore 40 provides 628N push. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for vertical applications. At 35mm stroke, side-load risks are minimal, but the 12mm rod still has low side-load tolerance.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X35SCA (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 MBL32X35SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X35SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35SCA, offering the same 32mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must update your sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa.
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