This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X55SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X55SCA 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 MAL32X55SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 55mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X55SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X55SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X55SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 55mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X55SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, distinguishing it from rigid flat-end models. It includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. Note that the older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X55SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 MBL32X55SCA 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 MBL32X55SCA 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 MAL32X55SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×55 | 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 MAL32X55SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Beater
Drives the beating-up mechanism in compact textile looms, where the 402N push force at 0.5MPa firmly packs the weft without overloading the lightweight frame.
Package Divert Arm
Actuates a pivot-arm diverter on a 400mm wide packaging conveyor, using the CA clevis to accommodate the slight arc of the swing mechanism.
PCB Router Clamp
Secures small PCB routing fixtures inside electronics assembly machines, benefiting from the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide that prevents grease contamination.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55SCA with MBL32X55SCA
To replace the MAL32X55SCA, order the MBL32X55SCA. Confirm your 32mm bore, 55mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, CA pivot back cover, and magnet requirement. The MBL is a true drop-in solution, sharing the same mounting footprint and force profile.
If you need to adjust force, the next size down is the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa) and the next size up is the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). Keep in mind the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; if you need precise end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. Additionally, neither this MAL nor the MBL will hold a load if air pressure drops, so use an external rod lock for vertical applications.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X55SCA (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 MBL32X55SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X55SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X55SCA. It offers the same 32mm bore, 55mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mounting, and output force. You simply order the MBL equivalent, though you will need to update your position sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates at speeds of 30-800mm/s using a 12mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod.
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