This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X425SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X425SCA 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 MAL32X425SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425SCA 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 MBL32X425SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke425 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X425SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X425SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 425mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X425SCA, a drop-in alternative matching the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. The older MAL works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement upgrades to current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG solid-state sensors. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Both utilize a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X425SCA |
| 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 MBL32X425SCA 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 MBL32X425SCA 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 MAL32X425SCA
| 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 MAL32X425SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Drives a guiding arm in a textile loom, using the 425mm stroke to shuttle weft yarn across the weaving width while the CA pivot absorbs the mechanism's arcing pivot motion.
Packaging Flap Tucking
Extends 425mm to fold cardboard end-flaps on a carton sealing line, where the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa firmly creases heavy corrugated board before taping.
Warehouse Sorter Diverter
Actuates a routing gate on a warehouse conveyor system, pushing totes weighing up to 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa onto a secondary gravity chute track.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425SCA with MBL32X425SCA
To replace the MAL32X425SCA, order the MBL32X425SCA. Verify your setup accommodates the PT tapered port thread, the 12mm rod with M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M family to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series used by the MBL.
If you need to step the force down, the neighboring 25mm bore provides 245N push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up to the 40mm bore yields 628N push at 0.5 MPa. At 425mm stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; you must use an external guide rail or rely on the CA pivot to prevent rod damage. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the load—if air pressure drops, the rod drifts. For adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC series instead.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X425SCA (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 MBL32X425SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X425SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X425SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X425SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 425mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and mounting accessories. You simply order the MBL32X425SCA as a direct substitute.
The 32mm bore generates 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 563N push at 0.7 MPa. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that the -S magnet on this MAL works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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