This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X380SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X380SU 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 MAL32X380SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X380SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 380mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X380SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke380 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X380SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X380SU
The AirTAC MAL32X380SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 380 mm stroke, a G1/8 port, and a U flat-end back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X380SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface perfectly.
This legacy unit utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. The MAL -S magnet on this SKU was designed for the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running on a carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X380SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X380SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X380SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 380 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 MBL32X380SU 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 MBL32X380SU 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 MAL32X380SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×380 | 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 MAL32X380SU Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Secures PCB panels during routing, using the 402 N push force to hold parts without flexing the 380 mm stroke.
Package Diverter Arm
Pushes small cartons on a conveyor, where the U flat-end cover mounts rigidly and the 346 N pull retracts the arm.
Lab Tube Indexing
Moves sample racks in diagnostic equipment, benefiting from the self-lubricating bearing guide over the long travel.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X380SU with MBL32X380SU
To replace the MAL32X380SU, order the MBL32X380SU. Verify your 32 mm bore, 380 mm stroke, PT thread, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, note that your old CS1-M / DS1-M sensors must be replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper; if your application requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
At 380 mm of stroke, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; use a CA or SDB pivot mount, an external guide, or a double-rod MBLD to prevent binding. If sizing alternatives: stepping down to bore 25 yields 245 N push, while stepping up to bore 40 provides 628 N at 0.5 MPa. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X380SU (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 MBL32X380SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X380SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X380SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X380SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 380 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M.
The 32 mm bore provides 402 N push and 346 N pull 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.
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