This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X40U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X40U 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 MAL32X40U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40U 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 MBL32X40U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X40U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40U
The AirTAC MAL32X40U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 40 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy MAL unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equally rigid performance. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X40U |
| 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 MBL32X40U 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 MBL32X40U 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 MAL32X40U
| 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 MAL32X40U Is Used
PCB Router Clamping
Secures printed circuit board panels inside a routing machine, using the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to prevent panel shifting during milling.
Carton Flap Folding
Actuates a short 40 mm stroke to fold minor end-flaps on small packaging cartons prior to tape sealing on a compact conveyor line.
Vial Tray Indexing
Pushes lightweight pharmaceutical vial trays into a labeling station, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain precise alignment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40U with MBL32X40U
To replace the MAL32X40U, order the MBL32X40U. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, PT tapered thread, and the U flat-end back cover are correct for your rigid mounting setup. If you need position detection, you must step up to an MBL32X40US model, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; for deceleration control, specify an MBLC. The bumper also does not hold the load if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X40U (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 MBL32X40U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X40U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40U, which provides identical bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting compatibility. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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