This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X50CALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X50CALB 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 MAL32X50CALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50CALB 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 MBL32X50CALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X50CALB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50CALB
The AirTAC MAL32X50CALB 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 PT-threaded G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50CALB, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware exactly.
This legacy unit utilizes a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, paired with an LB foot bracket for base mounting. Unlike the older MAL which uses threaded front and back covers, the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease along its 12 mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50CALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50CALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X50CALB |
| 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 MBL32X50CALB 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 MBL32X50CALB 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 MAL32X50CALB
| 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 MAL32X50CALB Is Used
Textile Loom Yarn Guide
Pivots the yarn guide arm across the loom using 402 N of push force, where the CA clevis accommodates the slight arcing swing of the thread tensioning mechanism.
Package Sorting Diverter
Actuates a 50 mm stroke routing gate on a packaging line, relying on the LB foot bracket to hold the cylinder rigidly while the pivot cover absorbs lateral linkage movement.
Bottle Capping Head
Lowers a capping head onto plastic bottles, using the compact 32 mm body to fit within tight machinery guards while providing reliable downward thrust.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50CALB with MBL32X50CALB
To replace the discontinued MAL32X50CALB, order the MBL32X50CALB. Verify your installation requires the CA pivot back cover for arcing motion, the LB foot bracket for base mounting, and the default PT tapered port thread on the G1/8 port. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a position switch; if you need sensing, step up to an MBL32X50SCALB and use the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens stroke ends but is not an adjustable cushion; if your load requires precise end-of-stroke damping, upgrade to the MBLC series. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift—so install an external rod lock for vertical applications.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X50CALB (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 MBL32X50CALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50CALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X50CALB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50CALB, which matches the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and LB foot mounting. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, 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.
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