This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X45SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X45SU 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 MAL32X45SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45SU 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 MBL32X45SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X45SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45SU
The AirTAC MAL32X45SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering a robust 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 45 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, AirTAC replaced it with the MBL32X45SU, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end rear cover.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X45SU |
| 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 MBL32X45SU 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 MBL32X45SU 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 MAL32X45SU
| 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 MAL32X45SU Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw Feed
Drives a circular saw blade forward to singulate printed circuit boards, utilizing the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to slice through FR-4 fiberglass substrates cleanly.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor corrugated cardboard flaps prior to tape sealing on a compact packaging line, where the 45 mm stroke and rigid U flat-end rear cover ensure precise folding alignment.
Connector Insertion Press
Pushes rectangular IDC ribbon connectors onto PCB headers during electronics assembly, relying on the 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the tooling quickly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45SU with MBL32X45SU
To replace the MAL32X45SU, order the MBL32X45SU and verify the 32 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT threaded connection. You must also account for the U flat-end back cover, which provides a rigid, non-pivoting rear mount. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, prepare to swap your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors to fit the MBL groove.
If you need to adjust the force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for higher thrust. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke shock is an issue, consider the current MBLC line for its adjustable air cushion. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold a load if air pressure drops; use an external rod lock for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X45SU (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 MBL32X45SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X45SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X45SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X45SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. You will need to upgrade your position sensors, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the MBL body.
The MAL32X45SU has a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563 N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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