This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X600-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X600-S-U 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-U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-U 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-U, 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-U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-U
The AirTAC MAL32X600-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 600 mm stroke. Because 600 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, this is a non-standard, made-to-order configuration. 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-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and uses a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires migrating to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and its 12 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard-chrome plating is guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X600-S-U |
| 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-U 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-U 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-U
| 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-U Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Pushes lightweight cardboard cartons across a packaging line using 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, with the 600 mm stroke reaching across a wide 800 mm belt.
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Extends to shift a yarn beam into position on a weaving machine, where the U flat-end back cover provides rigid alignment against the frame.
Warehouse Tote Pusher
Cycles plastic totes from a gravity roller conveyor into a sorting chute, relying on the self-lubricating bearing to handle the long 600 mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-U with MBL32X600-S-U
To replace the MAL32X600-S-U, order the MBL32X600-S-U. Confirm the 32 mm bore, the 600 mm non-standard stroke, the PT thread form, the G1/8 port, the U flat-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Because the -S magnet is present, note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches must be swapped to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the MBL. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore reduces the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. A 600 mm stroke on a 12 mm rod creates a high risk of rod bending under side loads; an external guide rail or a pivot mount is strongly recommended. Note that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift. For position holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X600-S-U (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-U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600-S-U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600-S-U, which offers the same 32 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL, and the -S magnet requires upgrading from older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this model uses a fixed rubber bumper and does not feature an adjustable air cushion.
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