This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X60U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X60U 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 MAL32X60U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60U 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 MBL32X60U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X60U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60U
The AirTAC MAL32X60U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and 60mm stroke. It delivers a robust 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating bearing. This specific SKU includes a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting and lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing.
AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X60U, a drop-in alternative matching the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and flat-end rear. The upgrade shifts from the original threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, and if you ever need an adjustable air cushion, the current MBLC line provides that option which the fixed rubber bumper on this MAL lacks.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X60U |
| 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 MBL32X60U 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 MBL32X60U 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 MAL32X60U
| 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 MAL32X60U Is Used
PCB Router Spindle Gating
Actuates a pneumatic gate to divert printed circuit boards out of a high-speed routing machine, using the 60mm stroke and 402N force to positively index panels into the test bay.
Carton Flap Plow
Drives a narrow plow blade inside a compact case erector to fold minor carton flaps, where the rigid U flat-end back cover mounts flush to the machine's side frame.
Diagnostic Cartridge Ejector
Pushes microfluidic cassettes out of a clinical analyzer slot, relying on the 346N pull force to positively retract the 12mm rod against pack-out friction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60U with MBL32X60U
To replace the MAL32X60U, order the MBL32X60U and confirm the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, default PT tapered thread, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if you need detection, the MBL replacement with an S suffix uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M or DS1-M. If sizing down, the 25mm bore neighbor yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 628N. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for load holding, and if end-of-stroke cushioning is critical, step up to the MBLC.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X60U (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 MBL32X60U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X60U FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X60U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X60U, which matches the 32mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the original threaded covers, but the output force and mounting dimensions remain identical.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; a version with an S suffix is required for detection.
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