This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X475U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X475U 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 MAL32X475U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X475U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 475mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X475U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke475 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X475U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X475U
The AirTAC MAL32X475U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 475mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X475U, matching the force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The U rear cover provides rigid, straight-line mounting.
This legacy U-coded SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing and a grease-retaining two-way seal.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X475U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X475U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X475U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 475 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 MBL32X475U 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 MBL32X475U 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 MAL32X475U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×475 | 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 MAL32X475U Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diversion
Pushes routing gates on a printed circuit board conveyor using 402N of force, fitting neatly into tight 32mm profile machinery spaces.
Textile Yarn Guide
Cycles a yarn tensioning guide over a 475mm stroke, relying on the rigid U flat-end cover to maintain strict alignment without pivot arcing.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds secondary packaging flaps on a packaging line, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the rapid end-of-stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X475U with MBL32X475U
To replace the MAL32X475U, order the MBL32X475U. Confirm the 475mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and rigid U flat-end cover. Because this SKU has no S code, it cannot support a sensor; if detection is needed, switch to an MBL32X475US and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact; for adjustable air cushioning, step up to the MBLC32 series.
For sizing, stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore provides 628N. At 475mm, this long stroke is prone to rod bending; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to handle side loads. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X475U (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 MBL32X475U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X475U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X475U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X475U, which matches the 32mm bore, 475mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while retaining the same force ratings.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa.
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