This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X450-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X450-S-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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-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-S-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-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X450-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 450mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating. Because it is end-of-life, you should order the drop-in MBL32X450-S-CA replacement, which matches the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU features a built-in -S magnet for position detection, originally designed for the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the modern MBL replacement requires current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The older MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. The piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, operating alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X450-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-CA Is Used
Bottling Line Diverter
Actuates a swinging arm at 0.5MPa to route plastic bottles on a 450mm travel path, relying on the 402N push force to overcome guide-rail friction.
Textile Loom Tentering
Stretches fabric via a clevis-pinned CA pivot that absorbs arcing loads, using the 346N pull force to maintain web tension during high-speed weaving.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 450mm to fold corrugated box flaps, where the self-lubricating front-cover bearing prevents stick-slip in dusty packaging environments.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CA with MBL32X450-S-CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL32X450-S-CA, ensuring you match the 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet. If your application requires less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa); if you need more power, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). At 450mm of stroke, the Ø12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads—always use the CA pivot mounting to accommodate arcing motion, or add an external guide rail. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod; if air pressure drops, the load will drift. For adjustable end-cushioning, specify the current MBLC series instead of the MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X450-S-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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X450-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450-S-CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot, and 402N force. Note that the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade your position sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5MPa, the 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull force. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N, with a theoretical maximum of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0MPa, runs at 30-800mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping.
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