This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X400-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X400-CA 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 MAL32X400-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 400mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X400-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X400-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X400-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 400 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL32X400-CA, a drop-in alternative that matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port size, and CA pivot mounting. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
Two design details distinguish the old MAL from the current MBL. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires cushion tuning, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. The carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating and rides on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X400-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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 MBL32X400-CA 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 MBL32X400-CA 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 MAL32X400-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×400 | 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 MAL32X400-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Uses the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa and the CA pivot bracket to articulate a loom beam through a 400 mm arc during yarn changeovers.
Packaging Flap Folder
Extends 400 mm to fold large corrugated carton flaps, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the rapid end-of-stroke impact.
Warehouse Divert Arm
Pivots a sorting arm on a conveyor line, where the double-acting action ensures positive retraction despite the heavy arm weight.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-CA with MBL32X400-CA
To replace the MAL32X400-CA, order the MBL32X400-CA. Verify your PT port thread form, the M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the CA clevis pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N and upgrades the port to G1/4. If your mechanism requires end-of-stroke cushioning beyond the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC32X400-CA for adjustable air cushions.
Because this 400 mm stroke is substantial for a 12 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low. An external guide rail is strongly recommended to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear. Note that this cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. For load holding, install an external pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X400-CA (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 MBL32X400-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X400-CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note this SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot support CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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