This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X400-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X400-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-U 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-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X400-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-U
The AirTAC MAL32X400-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 400 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, operating via a G1/8 port and a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, you should order the drop-in MBL32X400-U replacement, which matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end mounting.
This U suffix denotes a rigid flat-end back cover, ideal for straightforward inline push-pull tasks rather than arcing motions. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Note that this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed, move to an MBL32X400-S and use the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X400-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Drives the weft insertion guide across a 400 mm track, utilizing the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to steadily propel the yarn carrier through the shed.
Pallet Transfer Pusher
Transfers small component pallets between parallel roller conveyors, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain strict axial alignment during the 400 mm extension.
Carton Sorting Diverter
Diverts small corrugated cartons at a distribution hub, using the 32 mm bore's 346 N pull force to retract the diverter arm rapidly within tight conveyor spacing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-U with MBL32X400-U
To replace your MAL32X400-U, order the MBL32X400-U. Verify your 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and the default PT tapered thread form before checkout. If your application requires a softer end-of-stroke stop than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current-line MBLC32X400-U which offers an adjustable air cushion. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; upgrading to an MBL32X400-S adds detection capability.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push. A 400 mm stroke on a 12 mm rod creates a high buckling risk under side loads; always use an external guide rail, a pivot mount, or a double-rod MBLD32X400-U. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost—the bumper is not a lock, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X400-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X400-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X400-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X400-U, offering the same 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 402 N push force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
The 32 mm bore provides 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; you would need an MBL32X400-S and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for detection.
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