This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X40UFA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X40UFA 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 MAL32X40UFA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40UFA 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 MBL32X40UFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X40UFA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40UFA
The AirTAC MAL32X40UFA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating on a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, you should order the drop-in MBL32X40UFA replacement, which matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA flange mounting exactly.
This specific SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support any position sensing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40UFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40UFA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X40UFA |
| 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 MBL32X40UFA 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 MBL32X40UFA 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 MAL32X40UFA
| 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 MAL32X40UFA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw Feed
Pushes a circular saw blade carriage through printed circuit boards. The 402 N thrust at 0.5 MPa drives the cut smoothly, while the short 40 mm stroke keeps the compact assembly tightly nested in the machine frame.
Carton Flap Folding
Folds minor flaps on small packaging cartons before sealing. The rigid U flat-end back cover and FA flange mount hold the cylinder squarely against the conveyor frame, ensuring the 346 N pull force retracts the folding arm cleanly.
Connector Insertion Press
Presses electronic headers into mating sockets on an assembly line. The 12 mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod provides a stable push, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 402 N impact at the end of the 40 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40UFA with MBL32X40UFA
To replace the MAL32X40UFA, order the MBL32X40UFA and verify your FA flange mounting and U flat-end back cover clearances. Confirm the PT tapered port thread matches your fittings, as this 32 mm bore uses a G1/8 port. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL32X40S variant which uses the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
If you need to step the force down, the 25 mm bore neighbor provides 245 N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, step up to the 40 mm bore which yields 628 N at 0.5 MPa. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, so use an external rod lock for suspended loads. If end-of-stroke impact is too harsh, the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X40UFA (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 MBL32X40UFA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X40UFA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X40UFA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X40UFA, which shares the same 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA flange. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers, but the mounting and force output remain identical.
The MAL32X40UFA delivers 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. It cannot hold a position when air is lost, as the fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and does not act as a lock. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a position sensor.
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