This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X400-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X400-S-CM 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-S-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-S-CM 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-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X400-S-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X400-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 400mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X400-S-CM, matching the force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The legacy MAL uses a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal structural ratings.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. On the MAL, this magnet pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL replacement transitions to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, riding on a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X400-S-CM |
| 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-S-CM 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-S-CM 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-S-CM
| 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-S-CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes routed circuit boards across a 400mm gap between inline conveyor belts using 402N of thrust at 0.5MPa without overwhelming delicate components.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 400mm to fold corrugated box flaps prior to tape sealing, relying on the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight misalignment during the arcing motion.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Cycles continuously to position yarn tensioning bars, using the built-in -S magnet to trigger CS1-M reed switches for precise stroke synchronization.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-S-CM with MBL32X400-S-CM
To replace the MAL32X400-S-CM, order the MBL32X400-S-CM. Confirm the 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the CM round-end back cover are retained. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, prepare to upgrade your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa.
At 400mm of travel, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to absorb side loads. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable air cushion—if you require end-of-stroke deceleration tuning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load when air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X400-S-CM (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-S-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X400-S-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X400-S-CM, offering the same 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires upgrading to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
At 0.5MPa operating pressure, the 32mm bore provides 402N of push force and 346N of pull force. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The cylinder operates at speeds of 30-800mm/s and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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