This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X600-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X600-S-CA 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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-CA 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-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X600-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X600-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 600 mm stroke. Because 600 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, this is a non-standard, made-to-order length. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600-S-CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for surviving side forces on a 600 mm stroke. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. The -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X600-S-CA |
| 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-S-CA 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-S-CA 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-S-CA
| 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-S-CA Is Used
Packaging Divert Gate
Actuates a swinging diverter arm on a packaging conveyor. The CA pivot bracket accommodates the lateral arc as the 600 mm stroke pushes cardboard cartons across the belt.
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage along a 600 mm path. The 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes carriage friction while the compact 32 mm body fits the tight loom frame.
Warehouse Sorter Pusher
Ejects totes from a gravity roller conveyor. The long stroke reaches across the lane, and the CA clevis absorbs the moment load when the tote initially contacts the pusher plate.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-CA with MBL32X600-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X600-S-CA, order the MBL32X600-S-CA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 600 mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet requirement before checkout. If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore neighbor offers 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, step up to the 40 mm bore, which provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa and upgrades the port to G1/4.
At 600 mm, the 12 mm rod has low side-load tolerance and will drift if air pressure is lost. You must use an external guide or the CA pivot to prevent rod bending. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke impact is an issue, select the current-line MBLC for adjustable air cushioning. Because this SKU has an -S magnet, expect to swap your older CS1-M/DS1-M switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the new MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X600-S-CA (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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X600-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600-S-CA, offering identical 32 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mounting, and force ratings. You must update your sensors, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; for adjustable air cushioning, upgrade to the MBLC model.
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