This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X60SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X60SU 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 MAL32X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60SU is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 60mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X60SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X60SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60SU
The AirTAC MAL32X60SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 60mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X60SU, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, U flat-end back cover, and built-in magnet.
A key upgrade detail is that the legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally functioned with CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The 12mm carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating, and the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for consistent lubrication.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X60SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBL32X60SU 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 MBL32X60SU 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 MAL32X60SU
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MAL32X60SU Is Used
PCB Drill Spindle Loader
Provides 402N of push at 0.5MPa to shuttle drill spindles into position within compact CNC routing cells.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates packaging folder arms at 30-800mm/s to tuck minor flaps on high-speed corrugated box lines.
Centrifuge Door Latch
Secures centrifuge access panels in laboratory equipment where the 32mm bore delivers reliable locking force in a tight footprint.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60SU with MBL32X60SU
To replace the MAL32X60SU, order the MBL32X60SU and verify your existing plumbing matches the G1/8 port and M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Retain the U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting, and note the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. If you need to step down, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more force, the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X60SU (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 MBL32X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60SU FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X60SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X60SU, which offers the same 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, 402N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, U flat-end back cover, and magnet compatibility. The main change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
The 32mm bore generates 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 563N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0MPa. The port size is G1/8, and the rod is 12mm carbon-steel with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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