This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X500-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X500-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 MAL32X500-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X500-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X500-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X500-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 500mm stroke. It delivers a robust 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating bearing. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X500-CM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy model utilized threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally durable construction. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support any position sensing; furthermore, end-of-stroke deceleration relies strictly on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. If your application requires precise end-of-stroke damping, stepping up to the current-line MBLC is recommended.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X500-CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MBL32X500-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 MBL32X500-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 MAL32X500-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×500 | 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 MAL32X500-CM Is Used
CNC Lathe Bar Feeder
Pushes raw bar stock through a spinning spindle collet using 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, with the 500mm stroke accommodating standard bar lengths without requiring a multi-stage telescopic cylinder.
Packaging Line Diverter
Extends a sorting flap across a 500mm wide conveyor belt to reroute heavy cardboard cartons, relying on the 346N pull force at 0.5MPa to cleanly retract the mechanism against belt vibration.
Palletizer Push-Off Arm
Sweeps completed product cases off a palletizing roller bed, where the CM round-end back cover allows the rod end to pivot slightly and absorb minor misalignment over the long 500mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500-CM with MBL32X500-CM
To replace the MAL32X500-CM, order the MBL32X500-CM to retain the exact 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and CM round-end back cover. If you need to step down to a lighter force, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 245N push at 0.5MPa; if you need to step up for heavier loads, the 40mm bore neighbor provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. Keep in mind that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for safety holding.
At 500mm of stroke, the Ø12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads, making an external guide rail or a pivot mounting essential to prevent premature seal failure. Additionally, the fixed rubber bumper on this legacy model only softens the end-of-stroke impact and is not an adjustable cushion; if your machine needs end-of-stroke velocity control, migrate to the MBLC variant on the current line instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X500-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 MBL32X500-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X500-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X500-CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The main physical change is that the legacy MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
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. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; the older -S versions used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the current MBL replacements use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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