This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X450-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X450-CA 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 MAL32X450-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 450mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X450-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X450-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 32mm bore generating 402N of push force at 0.5MPa and a 450mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450-CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This legacy unit uses a threaded front and back cover, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features 20um hard chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X450-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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 MBL32X450-CA 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 MBL32X450-CA 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 MAL32X450-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×450 | 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 MAL32X450-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage 450mm across a weaving loom, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to move the assembly smoothly through its arc via the CA pivot.
Packaging Diverter Arm
Actuates a 450mm swinging diverter gate on a packaging conveyor, where the CA clevis mounting accommodates the lateral arc of the routing mechanism.
Tote Pusher Mechanism
Ejects plastic totes from an accumulation station, requiring the full 450mm travel to clear the queue before retracting for the next cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-CA with MBL32X450-CA
To replace the MAL32X450-CA, order the MBL32X450-CA. Verify your porting (PT thread form), the G1/8 bore size, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC version. At 450mm of stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; use an external guide rail or a pivot mounting accessory to prevent premature seal failure.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N. Remember that a plain bumper does not hold a load when air pressure drops; install a pilot-operated check valve if you need drift prevention.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X450-CA (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 MBL32X450-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450-CA, which shares the same 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, it provides 402N push and 346N pull force; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical max of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M sensors; the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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