This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X425CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X425CA 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 MAL32X425CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 425mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X425CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke425 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X425CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425CA
The AirTAC MAL32X425CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa via a 32 mm bore. It features a 425 mm stroke, a G1/8 port, and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X425CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware. You simply order the MBL32X425CA to keep your machine running.
This legacy model used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL32X425CA uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent strength. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X425CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 425 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 MBL32X425CA 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 MBL32X425CA 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 MAL32X425CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×425 | 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 MAL32X425CA Is Used
Packaging Diverter Arm
Drives a swinging diverter gate on a packaging conveyor, using the CA pivot to accommodate the arc of the arm while pushing 402 N at 0.5 MPa.
Warehouse Sortation Chute
Pushes cardboard cartons down a sorting chute where the 425 mm stroke provides the long reach needed to clear the main conveyor belt.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts a heavy textile beam laterally across a creel stand, benefiting from the grease-retaining two-way seal during continuous 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425CA with MBL32X425CA
To replace the MAL32X425CA, order the MBL32X425CA. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 425 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover are correct. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32X425CA. If you need position sensing, note that a no-S SKU cannot take a sensor; you must order an MBL32X425CAS and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M are retired.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). At 425 mm of stroke, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; use the CA pivot to accommodate arcing motion or add an external guide rail. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X425CA (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 MBL32X425CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X425CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X425CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 425 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
The 32 mm bore generates 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. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; order an MBL32X425CAS if you need sensing.
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