This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X50-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X50-CA 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 MAL32X50-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 50mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X50-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X50-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 50 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CA, which matches the original G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Because this specific model lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MBL32X50-CA transitions you from the older threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, while the original fixed rubber bumper remains standard unless you step up to the adjustable air cushion of the MBLC line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X50-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MBL32X50-CA 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 MBL32X50-CA 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 MAL32X50-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MAL32X50-CA Is Used
Packaging Machine Diverter
Swings a routing gate on a packaging line using the CA pivot to accommodate arcing motion, driven by 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Bottle Sorting Arm
Pushes beverage containers into sorting lanes, where the 50 mm stroke and self-lubricating bearing guide provide precise lateral displacement.
Carton Flap Folder
Tucks minor flaps on small carton erectors, relying on the compact aluminum body to fit within tight folding geometry.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CA with MBL32X50-CA
To replace this MAL cylinder, order the MBL32X50-CA to retain the identical 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires position sensing, you must move to an MBL32X50S-CA and update your switches, as this legacy SKU has no magnet. The MAL -S magnet worked with CS1-M or DS1-M sensors, while the MBL uses the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod; if air pressure is lost, the load will drift. For heavy end-of-stroke deceleration, consider the MBLC variant which adds an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X50-CA (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 MBL32X50-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X50-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CA, offering the same 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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