This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X450-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X450-S-CM 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-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CM 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-CM, 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-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X450-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa from a 32 mm bore. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X450-S-CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This SKU includes a -S magnet for position sensing. The original MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement uses current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The old MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. A fixed rubber bumper stops the piston at end-of-stroke, but it will not hold the load if air pressure drops.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X450-S-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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-CM
| 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-CM Is Used
Carton Flap Folding
Drives a 450 mm sweep arm to fold corrugated cardboard flaps on high-speed packaging lines, utilizing the 402 N push force to overcome board stiffness.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts heavy fabric beams laterally across a creel station, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates slight angular misalignment during the long-stroke transfer.
Pallet Component Pusher
Ejects stamped metal brackets from a machining fixture, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth rod travel across the extended 450 mm reach.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CM with MBL32X450-S-CM
To replace the MAL32X450-S-CM, order the MBL32X450-S-CM. Verify your 32 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Because this SKU has a -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensing setup: the old CS1-M and DS1-M switches are retired, so select CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for the MBL body. The CM round-end back cover on this unit suits articulated rod-end linkages that require self-aligning pivot play.
If you need to resize, the next size down is the 25 mm bore (delivering 245 N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 40 mm bore (providing 628 N push at 0.5 MPa with a larger G1/4 port). At 450 mm of stroke, the 12 mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot knuckle to prevent premature seal wear. If your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant which offers an adjustable air cushion. Remember that a plain bumper does not lock the rod upon air loss, so fit an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X450-S-CM (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-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X450-S-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450-S-CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction instead of the old threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
At 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore provides 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this model includes a -S magnet, it supports position sensing; just note that the MBL replacement requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family rather than the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed sensors.
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