This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X50-CM-LB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X50-CM-LB 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-LB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-LB 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-LB, 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-LB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-LB
The AirTAC MAL32X50-CM-LB is a discontinued double-acting compact aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating via a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X50-CM-LB, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mounting pattern.
This SKU features a CM round-end back cover and a fixed rubber bumper. Because it lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent durability. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, supported by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-LB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-LB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X50-CM-LB |
| 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-LB 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-LB 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-LB
| 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-LB Is Used
PCB Router Gantry
Drives a 402 N routing head across a printed circuit board panel, utilizing the LB foot mount to fix the gantry rigidly to the machine frame.
Carton Flap Folder
Pushes corrugated cardboard flaps at 30-800 mm/s, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates minor misalignment during the folding cycle.
Bearing Press Fixture
Presses small 6204 bearings into housings using the 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the 12 mm hard-chrome rod for smooth actuation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-LB with MBL32X50-CM-LB
To replace the MAL32X50-CM-LB, order the MBL32X50-CM-LB. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. This configuration includes a CM round-end back cover and an LB foot mounting bracket for rigid base mounting. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore offers 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor. If position detection is required, order an MBL32X50S-CM-LB and note that the modern MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact, but if your application demands adjustable cushioning, step up to the current MBLC series. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold a load when air pressure is lost; add an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X50-CM-LB (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-LB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50-CM-LB FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X50-CM-LB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50-CM-LB, which matches the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mount. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while maintaining the same force ratings.
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. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; a modern MBL with an -S option uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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