This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X45CASDB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X45CASDB 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 MAL32X45CASDB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45CASDB is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 45mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X45CASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X45CASDB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45CASDB
The AirTAC MAL32X45CASDB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, you should order the exact drop-in replacement: the MBL32X45CASDB. The MBL matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware for a seamless swap.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover and an SDB pivot bracket, working together to absorb arcing rod movements. Unlike the older MAL which used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal strength. Note that this cylinder lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot support any position sensing. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, to soften end-of-stroke impacts.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45CASDB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X45CASDB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 MBL32X45CASDB 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 MBL32X45CASDB 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 MAL32X45CASDB
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×45 | 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 MAL32X45CASDB Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives a 45 mm plunge on a printed circuit board routing spindle, using the 402 N push force to cleanly cut through FR4 fiberglass substrates.
Pouch Sealing Arm
Actuates a pivoting sealing jaw on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, where the CA clevis and SDB bracket accommodate the jaw's arcing swing.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated carton flaps at 45 mm strokes, applying 346 N of pull force to retract the mechanism tightly within a compact packaging frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45CASDB with MBL32X45CASDB
To replace the MAL32X45CASDB, order the MBL32X45CASDB and verify your existing PT port threads, CA clevis back cover, and SDB pivot bracket. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, you must upgrade to an MBL32X45CASDBS and switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If you need adjustable air cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC equivalent.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod will drift—so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical loads. Since the stroke is 45 mm, side-load risks are minimal, but the 12 mm carbon-steel rod still has low side-load tolerance.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X45CASDB (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 MBL32X45CASDB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45CASDB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X45CASDB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X45CASDB, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and SDB mounting bracket. You can swap it directly without altering your mechanical layout.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force, and 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if you need detection, you must order the -S variant and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the MBL replacement.
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