This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X55U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X55U 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 MAL32X55U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55U 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 MBL32X55U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X55U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55U
The AirTAC MAL32X55U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 55mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, the direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X55U, matching the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end back cover.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration, but if your application requires an adjustable air cushion, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X55U |
| 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 MBL32X55U 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 MBL32X55U 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 MAL32X55U
| 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 MAL32X55U Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Uses the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably deflect small cardboard cartons on a tight-space packaging line without requiring a large ISO 15552 profile body.
PCB Router Clamping
Secures printed circuit boards during light routing tasks, leveraging the 55mm stroke and self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide for precise, compact positioning.
Textile Bobbin Ejector
Pushes finished yarn bobbins out of a winding machine, relying on the 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the 12mm carbon-steel rod quickly within the 30-800 mm/s speed range.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55U with MBL32X55U
To replace the MAL32X55U, order the MBL32X55U to retain the exact 32mm bore, 55mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Ensure you specify the U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting. If you need to downsize, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 245N of push force at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 40mm bore neighbor yields 628N at 0.5 MPa. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if position detection is required, order the MBL32X55US and migrate to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; the rod will drift and drop if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X55U (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 MBL32X55U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X55U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X55U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X55U, which shares the identical 32mm bore, 55mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The primary upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers found on the MAL.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor; for detection, order the MBL32X55US and use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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