This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X5SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X5SCA 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 MAL32X5SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5SCA 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 MBL32X5SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X5SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X5SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 5mm stroke, delivering 402N of push force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X5SCA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. This short-stroke actuator uses a carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to resist wear in rapid cycling.
Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it supports position sensing. The legacy MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement uses the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper, so neither acts as a rod lock to hold a load if air pressure drops.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X5SCA |
| 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 MBL32X5SCA 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 MBL32X5SCA 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 MAL32X5SCA
| 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 MAL32X5SCA Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Uses the 5mm stroke and 402N force to nudge circuit boards into alignment on a conveyor before component placement.
Connector Insertion
Pushes ribbon cable headers into sockets with a short, precise 5mm motion driven by the 32mm bore.
Carton Flap Tucking
Relies on the CA pivot bracket to swing and tuck packaging flaps on a moving line, absorbing side-load variance.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5SCA with MBL32X5SCA
To replace the MAL32X5SCA, order the MBL32X5SCA. Confirm the PT thread form, the G1/8 port, and the CA pivot back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing load paths. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC equivalent on the current line. If you need to hold a vertical load during an air loss event, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve, as the bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to a 25mm bore (providing 245N push at 0.5MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to a 40mm bore (providing 628N push at 0.5MPa) if the 32mm thrust is insufficient. Note that the -S magnet on this MAL requires CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement mandates CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X5SCA (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 MBL32X5SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X5SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X5SCA, offering the same 32mm bore, 5mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers on the MAL, and if you use the -S magnet, you must switch from CS1-M/DS1-M switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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.
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