This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X600-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X600-CM 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 MAL32X600-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 600mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X600-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X600-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 600mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was produced as a non-standard, made-to-order item. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X600-CM, a drop-in replacement retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and CM round-end back cover.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept position sensors. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, but if true adjustable cushioning is required, you must step up to the current-line MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X600-CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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 MBL32X600-CM 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 MBL32X600-CM 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 MAL32X600-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×600 | 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 MAL32X600-CM Is Used
Textile Loom Tentering
Drives fabric guide bars over a 600mm travel to align synthetic webs during weaving, utilizing the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to maintain steady tension without heavy ISO 15552 profile cylinders.
Pallet Push-Off Station
Transfers light wooden pallets out of a packaging cell, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates slight angular misalignment during the long 600mm extension cycle.
Vertical Tray Magazine
Elevates empty component trays from a lower rack using the 346N pull force at 0.5MPa, requiring an external linear guide to prevent the 12mm rod from binding over the long stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-CM with MBL32X600-CM
To replace the MAL32X600-CM, order the exact MBL32X600-CM drop-in equivalent, confirming the PT thread, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if position detection is needed, switch to an MBL32X600S-CM and upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family (the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are retired). 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 via a larger G1/4 port. Note that a plain bumper is not a lock; the rod drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding. Because the 600mm stroke is non-standard and highly susceptible to side-load bending on the 12mm rod, an external guide or pivot mount is mandatory. If end-of-stroke cushioning is critical, select the MBLC instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X600-CM (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 MBL32X600-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X600-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600-CM, which matches the 32mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but all mounting and force ratings remain identical.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept position sensors; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch series.
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