This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X5CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X5CA 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 MAL32X5CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 5mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X5CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X5CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5CA
The AirTAC MAL32X5CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 5mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X5CA, matching the bore, force, port, and CA pivot cover exactly.
This legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20um hard chrome plating to resist wear in short-cycle clamping tasks.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X5CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 MBL32X5CA 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 MBL32X5CA 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 MAL32X5CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×5 | 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 MAL32X5CA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides a 5mm micro-jog to separate routed circuit boards, using the 402N push force to snap the final tab without stressing the substrate.
Connector Insertion
Drives a 5mm stroke to seat ribbon-cable headers into sockets, relying on the rigid threadless front-cover bearing guide to prevent binding.
Carton Flap Breaker
Uses the CA pivot bracket to swing and break glued carton flaps on a packaging line, accommodating the arcing motion of the mechanical arm.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5CA with MBL32X5CA
To replace the MAL32X5CA, order the MBL32X5CA. Confirm your 32mm bore, 5mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, which is critical for arcing loads. If you need a position sensor, you must move to an -S variant, which also shifts the switch family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the MBL. The fixed rubber bumper softens the end of stroke but is not an adjustable cushion; for that, step up to the MBLC.
For sizing, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push @0.5MPa) for lighter grips, or up to the 40mm bore (628N push @0.5MPa) for heavier holding. A plain bumper does not hold the load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe clamping.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X5CA (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 MBL32X5CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X5CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X5CA, offering the same 32mm bore, 5mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5MPa, push force is 402N and pull is 346N. At 0.7MPa, push is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; an -S version uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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