This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X520SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X520SU 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 MAL32X520SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X520SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 520mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X520SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke520 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X520SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X520SU
The AirTAC MAL32X520SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and a 520mm stroke. Because the stroke exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, this unit was produced as a non-standard, made-to-order configuration. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X520SU, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting interface.
This legacy SKU includes a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. On the MAL, that magnet interfaces with the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, while the upgraded MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body construction. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, as neither offers an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X520SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X520SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X520SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 520 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 MBL32X520SU 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 MBL32X520SU 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 MAL32X520SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×520 | 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 MAL32X520SU Is Used
PCB Panel Pusher
Uses the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to shove long fiberboard panels along a rigid conveyor line into a stacking zone.
Textile Beam Indexer
The 520mm stroke moves a yarn carrier beam completely clear of a loom for doffing, relying on the U flat-end cover for rigid rear alignment.
Carton Divert Arm
Extends a deflector flap on a packaging conveyor to gate oversized cartons into a reject lane using the 346N pull force.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X520SU with MBL32X520SU
To replace the MAL32X520SU, order the MBL32X520SU. Verify that the 32mm bore, 520mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and U flat-end back cover match your existing fixture. Because this unit has the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches used on the MBL. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series 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 0.5 MPa. Since the 520mm stroke is very long for a 12mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending. Remember that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X520SU (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 MBL32X520SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X520SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X520SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X520SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 520mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. You must swap the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors for the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical max of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; for adjustable air cushioning, use the MBLC series.
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