This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X50-CM-FB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X50-CM-FB 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-FB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-FB 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-FB, 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-FB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-FB
The AirTAC MAL32X50-CM-FB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CM-FB, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, and mounting footprint exactly.
This legacy unit utilizes a CM round-end back cover and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot support any position sensing. The modern MBL upgrade transitions away from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, ensuring identical ratings in a more durable assembly.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-FB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-FB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X50-CM-FB |
| 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-FB 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-FB 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-FB
| 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-FB Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa to cleanly shear separator tabs on populated electronics panels within a compact 32 mm bore envelope.
IC Test Handler Clamper
Drives the mechanical vise in automated chip testers, using the 50 mm stroke to secure high-pin-count packages before electrical probing.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor corrugated flaps on small packaging lines, where the CM round-end pivot accommodates slight geometric misalignment during transit.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-FB with MBL32X50-CM-FB
To replace the MAL32X50-CM-FB, order the MBL32X50-CM-FB, confirming the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover are retained. If your application needs a position sensor, you must step up to an MBL variant with an -S magnet, which switches from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If you need to adjust forces, stepping down to a 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore provides 628 N. Note that the fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; for end-of-stroke energy absorption, look to the current MBLC line. Furthermore, a plain bumper does not hold a load if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X50-CM-FB (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-FB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-FB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X50-CM-FB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CM-FB, offering the same 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains identical output force.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support position sensors; a sensing application requires upgrading to an MBL-S model using CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
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