This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X600SCMLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X600SCMLB 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 MAL32X600SCMLB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600SCMLB 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 MBL32X600SCMLB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X600SCMLB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600SCMLB
The AirTAC MAL32X600SCMLB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 600mm stroke. Because 600mm exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, this unit was a made-to-order configuration. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600SCMLB, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and LB foot mounting.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MBL retrofit transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The older MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent ratings. The CM round-end back cover on this unit accommodates arcing or pivot-style loads, while the fixed rubber bumper safely softens end-of-stroke impacts without acting as a position lock.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600SCMLB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600SCMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X600SCMLB |
| 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 MBL32X600SCMLB 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 MBL32X600SCMLB 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 MAL32X600SCMLB
| 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 MAL32X600SCMLB Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Uses the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect cardboard cartons on a packaging line, with the 600mm stroke providing the long reach needed to clear wide conveyor belts.
Warehouse Tray Pusher
Pushes heavy injection-molded storage trays into a stacking magazine, leveraging the 346N pull force to retract the 12mm rod fully within tight machine footprint constraints.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Actuates a fabric tensioning gate on a textile loom, where the CM round-end back cover easily handles the slight arcing motion required during the 600mm extension cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600SCMLB with MBL32X600SCMLB
To replace the MAL32X600SCMLB, order the MBL32X600SCMLB. Verify your 32mm bore, 600mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting accessory. Because this model includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32X600SCMLB variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 25mm bore (delivering 245N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or step up to the 40mm bore (providing 628N push at 0.5 MPa) for higher thrust. Because the 600mm stroke exceeds 300mm, the 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; an external guide rail or a pivot mounting accessory is strongly recommended. Furthermore, a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift—so employ an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X600SCMLB (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 MBL32X600SCMLB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X600SCMLB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X600SCMLB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X600SCMLB, which matches the 32mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/8 port, LB foot mounting, and CM round-end back cover. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
This double-acting cylinder has a 32mm bore, a 12mm rod, and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0 MPa, runs at 30-800 mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper.
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