This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X40CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X40CAH 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 MAL32X40CAH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CAH 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 MBL32X40CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X40CAH
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CAH
The AirTAC MAL32X40CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 40mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40CAH, matching the force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal strength.
This specific SKU lacks a -S code, meaning it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The rod is 12mm carbon steel with 20um hard chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating bearing. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact; if your equipment needs adjustable cushioning, the current MBLC line provides that feature.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CAH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X40CAH |
| 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 MBL32X40CAH 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 MBL32X40CAH 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 MAL32X40CAH
| 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 MAL32X40CAH Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives a light spindle carriage on a printed circuit board depaneling router, using the 402N push force to plunge the bit through FR4 fiberglass.
Carton Flap Folder
Pivots a mechanical arm via the CA clevis to fold minor flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons before the tape head seals the box.
IC Tube Cutoff
Advances a shear blade 40mm to trim plastic integrated circuit shipping tubes, relying on the 346N pull force to retract the blade cleanly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CAH with MBL32X40CAH
To replace the MAL32X40CAH, order the MBL32X40CAH. Verify your setup uses the default PT tapered port thread and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing rod paths. Because this SKU has no magnet, you lose switch capability entirely; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL32X40S variant and use the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. If sizing down, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 628N push. A plain bumper does not lock the rod, so add an external pilot-operated check valve if you must hold a load during air loss.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X40CAH (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 MBL32X40CAH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CAH FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40CAH. It matches the 32mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover. You simply order the MBL32X40CAH; it uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers but retains the same mounting footprint.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa the push is 563N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept any position sensor. If you need detection, switch to an MBL32X40S model which uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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