This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X35SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X35SCM 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 MAL32X35SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCM 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 MBL32X35SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X35SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X35SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and uses a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating to resist wear. Because it includes the -S code, this legacy unit has a built-in magnet for position detection. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35SCM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover exactly.
The original MAL body relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches, but the MBL upgrade transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X35SCM |
| 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 MBL32X35SCM 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 MBL32X35SCM 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 MAL32X35SCM
| 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 MAL32X35SCM Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis Gate
Actuates a safety gate on a PCB depaneling router, using the 402 N push force to positively lock the access door during high-speed spindle routing.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on a small packaging line, where the 35 mm stroke provides just enough travel to clear the major flaps during case sealing.
IC Tube Separator
Indexes plastic IC shipping tubes on a test handler, using the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight angular misalignment during the push cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCM with MBL32X35SCM
To replace the MAL32X35SCM, order the MBL32X35SCM. Confirm the PT port thread, the CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet requirement before ordering. Because the -S magnet is present, you must upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family used on the MBL series. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC equivalent. A plain cylinder does not hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter tasks, or step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier forces. The 35 mm stroke is well below the 300 mm threshold, so rod bending is minimal and no external guide is strictly required for standard loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X35SCM (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 MBL32X35SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X35SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X35SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X35SCM, which shares the same 32 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
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 maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it works with CS1-M and DS1-M switches on the MAL, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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