This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X430CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X430CA 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 MAL32X430CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X430CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 430mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X430CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke430 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X430CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X430CA
The AirTAC MAL32X430CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 430 mm stroke, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X430CA, a drop-in alternative that preserves the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot support a position sensor.
Two structural details differentiate the old MAL from the new MBL. The legacy MAL relies on threaded front and back covers tightened into the barrel, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for a more compact rigid assembly. Additionally, the MAL piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, operating alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X430CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X430CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X430CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 430 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 MBL32X430CA 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 MBL32X430CA 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 MAL32X430CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×430 | 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 MAL32X430CA Is Used
Pallet Transfer Diverter
Pushes 430 mm to divert small aluminum pallets on a packaging line, utilizing the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome sliding friction.
CNC Lathe Door Opener
Extends the full 430 mm stroke to slide a heavy machine tool safety door open and closed, relying on the CA clevis to accommodate pivot arc.
Carton Push-off Arm
Ejects corrugated cartons from a staging shelf in a logistics sorter, with the fixed rubber bumper softening the rapid retraction impact.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X430CA with MBL32X430CA
To replace the MAL32X430CA, order the MBL32X430CA, ensuring you retain the PT tapered port threads and the CA clevis back cover for arcing loads. If your application requires end-of-stroke cushioning, note that the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper; you must step up to the current-line MBLC32 to gain an adjustable air cushion. If sizing down, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while sizing up to the 40 mm bore yields 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. A plain double-acting cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops, so install a pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable. Because the 430 mm stroke creates high leverage on the 12 mm rod, always use the CA pivot to absorb side loads or add an external guide rail to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X430CA (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 MBL32X430CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X430CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X430CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X430CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 430 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402 N and pulls with 346 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet suffix, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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