This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X50SCALB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X50SCALB 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 MAL32X50SCALB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50SCALB 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 MBL32X50SCALB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X50SCALB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50SCALB
The AirTAC MAL32X50SCALB 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, utilizing a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50SCALB, which matches the 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) that works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both iterations rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, so if end-of-stroke deceleration is critical for your application, you should step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50SCALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50SCALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X50SCALB |
| 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 MBL32X50SCALB 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 MBL32X50SCALB 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 MAL32X50SCALB
| 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 MAL32X50SCALB Is Used
Textile Loom Beat-Up
Drives the batten mechanism on compact weaving looms, using the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to pack weft threads tightly without stressing the frame.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on small packaging lines, where the LB foot mount secures rigidly to the conveyor frame and the 50 mm stroke cycles rapidly at 30-800 mm/s.
Lab Sample Tray Indexer
Pushes assay trays into the scanning zone of clinical analyzers, relying on the CA pivot back cover to absorb slight arcing misalignment during transfer.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50SCALB with MBL32X50SCALB
To replace the MAL32X50SCALB, order the MBL32X50SCALB, confirming the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, PT port thread, CA pivot back cover, and LB foot mounting accessory are retained. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must update your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If your machine requires load holding when air pressure drops, note that the rubber bumper is not a lock; you will need an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as the rod will drift without air.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore neighbor yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. The 50 mm stroke keeps the 12 mm rod highly resistant to bending, but if you later scale up to strokes of 300 mm or more, you must manage side-load tolerance by utilizing the CA pivot bracket, adding an external guide, or switching to a double-rod MBLD configuration.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X50SCALB (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 MBL32X50SCALB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X50SCALB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X50SCALB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X50SCALB, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 82 kgf maximum force, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and LB foot mounting. The only change is the body construction, which moves from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
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 theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it works with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches on the MAL; when upgrading to the MBL replacement, you must switch to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
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