This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X450U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X450U 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 MAL32X450U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450U 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 MBL32X450U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X450U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450U
The AirTAC MAL32X450U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 450mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. Because this legacy unit features a U flat-end back cover, it mounts rigidly to your fixture. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450U, matching the exact force, port, and footprint.
This SKU lacks an S designation, meaning it has no internal magnet and cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires shock tuning, step up to the MBLC variant on the modern line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X450U |
| 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 MBL32X450U 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 MBL32X450U 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 MAL32X450U
| 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 MAL32X450U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes lightweight PCBs across a 450mm conveyor gap, utilizing the 402N push at 0.5MPa to actuate a routing flap without overpowering the delicate assembly.
Carton Sorting Gate
Extends a sorting arm 450mm to deflect small product cartons into secondary packaging lanes, relying on the rigid U flat-end mount to brace against side friction.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn tensioning guide across a 450mm weaving width, taking advantage of the 346N pull at 0.5MPa to retract the mechanism smoothly under dynamic load.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450U with MBL32X450U
To replace the MAL32X450U, order the MBL32X450U. Verify your 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, G1/8 port, default PT tapered thread, and U flat-end back cover. Since this unit lacks a magnet, you cannot sense rod position; if you now need detection, adding an S on the MBL means upgrading from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If your 402N push at 0.5MPa is too high, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push); if you need more force, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push).
A 450mm stroke on a 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under lateral loads. Use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod damage. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; for load holding, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The fixed bumper is not a lock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X450U (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 MBL32X450U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X450U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X450U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X450U, which matches the 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but offers identical output force.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 12mm rod, and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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