This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X50-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X50-CM 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-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X50-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X50-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 50mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CM, which matches the force, port, and CM round-end mounting. The legacy MAL used threaded front and back covers, while the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal rigidity.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL design relied on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, whereas the current MBL line introduces an adjustable air cushion option in the MBLC variant. The carbon-steel rod features a 20um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing, and the piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term friction reduction.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X50-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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-CM
| 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-CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw Feed
Pushes a circular saw blade into a populated PCB panel with 402N of force at 0.5MPa, using the 50mm stroke to make clean, repeatable cuts without stressing the surrounding micro-components.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a folding mechanism on a small packaging line, using the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight angular misalignment while retracting with 346N of pull force.
IC Test Socket Clamp
Secures an integrated circuit test socket during automated electrical probing, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to maintain precise 50mm travel over millions of high-speed cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM with MBL32X50-CM
To replace the MAL32X50-CM, order the MBL32X50-CM. Verify your 50mm stroke, 32mm bore, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position feedback, step up to an MBL32X50S-CM and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; if you need to hold a vertical load without air, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If you need adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC series.
For sizing, stepping down to the 25mm bore drops the 0.5MPa push force to 245N, while stepping up to the 40mm bore increases it to 628N and widens the port to G1/4. The 50mm stroke is short enough to avoid rod-bending issues, but for any stroke over 300mm, use an external guide or a CA/SDB pivot to protect the 12mm rod from side-load damage.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X50-CM (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-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X50-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CM. It matches the 32mm bore, 50mm stroke, 402N output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MBL uses a modern riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 563N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke and does not hold the load; if air is lost, the rod drifts. Use an external rod lock for position holding.
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