This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X375CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X375CA 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 MAL32X375CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X375CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 375mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X375CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke375 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X375CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X375CA
The AirTAC MAL32X375CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 375 mm stroke, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X375CA, a drop-in alternative that retains the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot support any position sensing.
Two structural details distinguish the old MAL from the current MBL. The legacy MAL relies on threaded front and back covers fastened to the barrel, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for streamlined assembly. Additionally, the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC variant rather than sourcing a legacy MAL.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X375CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X375CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X375CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 375 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 MBL32X375CA 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 MBL32X375CA 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 MAL32X375CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×375 | 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 MAL32X375CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Infeed
Pushes product pouches into loading chutes with 402 N of thrust, utilizing the CA pivot to self-align during the 375 mm transfer stroke.
Textile Loom Tensioning
Moves yarn guide bars through a 375 mm arc, where the clevis mount absorbs lateral deflection and the rubber bumper softens rapid cycling.
Warehouse Carton Diverting
Actuates a diverting arm on a sorting conveyor, relying on the 32 mm bore to push medium-weight cardboard cartons off the main belt.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X375CA with MBL32X375CA
To replace the MAL32X375CA, order the MBL32X375CA. Verify that your pivot pin matches the CA clevis back cover, which is designed to articulate and absorb arcing loads during the 375 mm travel. Confirm the port thread is PT (tapered) and the rod-end thread is M10x1.25. If you need position detection, note that this no-magnet SKU cannot accept a sensor; you would need an MBL32X375CAS and must upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Because the stroke is 375 mm, the 12 mm carbon-steel rod has a low tolerance for side loads; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper is not a locking device, so fit an external rod lock if the load must be held during a loss of air pressure.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X375CA (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 MBL32X375CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X375CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X375CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X375CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 375 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The new MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but performance remains identical.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no magnet and cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
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