This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X40CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X40CASDB 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 MAL32X40CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CASDB 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 MBL32X40CASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X40CASDB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CASDB
The AirTAC MAL32X40CASDB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 40 mm stroke, a G1/8 port, and a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard chrome plating. Because this legacy unit is end-of-life, you should order the exact drop-in replacement: the MBL32X40CASDB. The MBL matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware for a seamless swap.
This specific SKU uses a CA pivot back cover paired with an SDB pivot bracket, allowing the body to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. The older MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal strength. Note that this unit lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept any position sensor.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X40CASDB |
| 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 MBL32X40CASDB 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 MBL32X40CASDB 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 MAL32X40CASDB
| 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 MAL32X40CASDB Is Used
Bottle Capping Turrets
Swings a capping head into place on a rotary filling line, using the 402 N thrust and CA clevis to follow the moving container arc without binding.
Carton Flap Folders
Folds corrugated cardboard flaps on a packaging conveyor, where the 40 mm stroke and SDB pivot bracket accommodate slight machine frame misalignment.
Textile Yield Guides
Pivots a yarn guide arm into the weaving loom path, relying on the self-lubricating bearing and 346 N pull force to retract the mechanism smoothly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CASDB with MBL32X40CASDB
To replace the MAL32X40CASDB, order the MBL32X40CASDB and verify your setup matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. You must retain the CA pivot back cover and SDB pivot bracket to maintain the swing clearance needed for your arcing loads. If you need to step down force, the 25 mm bore neighbor provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, step up to the 40 mm bore with its 628 N push. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable cushion—upgrade to the MBLC if you need adjustable air damping. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for load holding. At 40 mm stroke, side-load bending is minimal, but always ensure the SDB pivot moves freely without binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X40CASDB (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 MBL32X40CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X40CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40CASDB, which matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA clevis, and SDB bracket. The new MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N, with a theoretical max of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. If you order an MBL with an -S magnet, it uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, not the old CS1-M/DS1-M.
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