This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X500CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X500CAH 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 MAL32X500CAH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500CAH 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 MBL32X500CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X500CAH
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500CAH
The AirTAC MAL32X500CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 500mm stroke, delivering 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa. It features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X500CAH, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and force. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating bearing. A heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long-term friction reduction.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500CAH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X500CAH |
| 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 MBL32X500CAH 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 MBL32X500CAH 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 MAL32X500CAH
| 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 MAL32X500CAH Is Used
Transfer Gate Actuation
Drives a swinging diverter gate on a packaging conveyor, using the CA pivot to accommodate the lateral arc as the 500mm stroke routes cartons between lanes.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts a loom beam forward by 500mm during material feed, relying on the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to move the heavy fabric roll into the weaving position.
Palletizer Strapping Arm
Extends a strapping head deep into a pallet void, utilizing the full half-meter stroke to wrap polyester bands around heavy unit loads.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500CAH with MBL32X500CAH
To replace the MAL32X500CAH, order the MBL32X500CAH, ensuring you keep the CA pivot back cover and PT port thread. If you need position detection, you must step up to an -S SKU, noting the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step across to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push. At 500mm of stroke, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use an external guide rail or the CA pivot to absorb misalignment. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X500CAH (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 MBL32X500CAH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X500CAH FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X500CAH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X500CAH, which matches the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mount, and 402N push force at 0.5 MPa.
The force ratings are 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy -S models used CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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