This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X40CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X40CA 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 MAL32X40CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 40mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X40CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CA
The AirTAC MAL32X40CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. Its CA pivot back cover is designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40CA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port, and mounting.
This legacy model uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL32X40CA features a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent durability. The MAL32X40CA lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. Additionally, it relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, unlike the current MBLC line which offers adjustable air cushions.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X40CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 MBL32X40CA 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 MBL32X40CA 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 MAL32X40CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MAL32X40CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 40 mm stroke yarn guide arm on a weaving loom, utilizing the CA pivot to accommodate the arc of the oscillating mechanism.
PCB Depaneling Jaw
Actuates a 32 mm bore clamping jaw in an electronics depaneling router, providing 346 N of pull force to secure circuit boards.
Package Diverter Arm
Pushes small parcels on a sorting conveyor, where the compact aluminum body and 402 N thrust fit neatly within tight side-frame clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CA with MBL32X40CA
To replace the MAL32X40CA, order the MBL32X40CA, ensuring you retain the CA pivot back cover for arcing load applications. Verify your G1/8 port and PT thread compatibility. Since this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if position detection is needed, upgrade to an MBL32X40CAS and use modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M types. If 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push); if more force is required, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push). Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X40CA (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 MBL32X40CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X40CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40CA, offering the same 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa, it provides 563 N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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