This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X550-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X550-CA 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 MAL32X550-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X550-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 550mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X550-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke550 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X550-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X550-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X550-CA is a discontinued double-acting compact aluminum mini round cylinder. Featuring a 32mm bore, it delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a Ø12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. Because the 550mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard, this unit was a made-to-order configuration.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X550-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed on the new MBL, add the -S option to use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X550-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X550-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X550-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 550 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 MBL32X550-CA 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 MBL32X550-CA 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 MAL32X550-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×550 | 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 MAL32X550-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Let-Off
The 550mm stroke and 402N push at 0.5MPa are ideal for tensioning fabric beams on textile looms, where the CA pivot absorbs the arcing motion of the tensioning arm.
Pallet Divert Arm
Provides 346N pull at 0.5MPa to retract a diverting gate on a packaging conveyor, with the long stroke accommodating large pallet profiles.
Vertical Tray Ejector
Pushes stacked component trays out of a tight assembly cell using 563N at 0.7MPa, fitting into compact machinery spaces where larger profile cylinders cannot.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X550-CA with MBL32X550-CA
To replace the MAL32X550-CA, order the MBL32X550-CA. Confirm the PT tapered port thread, the CA pivot back cover for arcing loads, and the 550mm non-standard stroke. If your cycle speeds require an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on the MAL, step up to the MBLC series. Remember that a plain bumper does not hold loads; if air drops, the rod drifts, requiring an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
At 550mm, the Ø12mm rod has low side-load tolerance and risks bending under off-axis forces. You must use an external guide rail or rely on the CA pivot bracket to absorb angular misalignment. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X550-CA (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 MBL32X550-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X550-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X550-CA, offering the same 32mm bore, 550mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the older threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it pushes with 402N and pulls with 346N; at 0.7MPa it pushes 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; adding an -S magnet to the MBL replacement enables CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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