This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X650-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X650-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 MAL32X650-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X650-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 650mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X650-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke650 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X650-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X650-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X650-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 650 mm stroke. Because 650 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard maximum, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke. It delivers a 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for prolonged cycle life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X650-S-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Upgrading to the MBL32X650-S-CA changes the body construction from threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly. Furthermore, the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches used on this MAL must be swapped for the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families on the MBL replacement. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, so if adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning is required for this long stroke, the current-line MBLC variant should be specified instead.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X650-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X650-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X650-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 650 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 MBL32X650-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 MBL32X650-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 MAL32X650-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×650 | 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 MAL32X650-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guiding
Swings on its CA pivot to track the arcing motion of a yarn guide arm across a 650 mm loom width, providing 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa to tension the warp threads.
Pallet Transfer Diversion
Extends fully to push standard plastic pallets off a main conveyor line into a labeling cell, utilizing the long stroke while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-travel impact.
Vertical Lift Gate
Raises and lowers a lightweight access door on a packaging machine, relying on the two-way grease-retaining seal for consistent operation across thousands of daily cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X650-S-CA with MBL32X650-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X650-S-CA, order the MBL32X650-S-CA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 650 mm non-standard stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover are retained. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches used on the MBL. If you need to adjust the force, stepping down to a 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa.
With a 650 mm stroke, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; an external guide rail is strongly recommended to prevent premature seal failure. The fixed rubber bumper softens the stroke ends but does not act as a lock. If the machine loses air pressure, the rod will drift, meaning an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required to hold a suspended load safely.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X650-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 MBL32X650-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X650-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X650-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X650-S-CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 650 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mounting, and force ratings. You must upgrade your position sensors, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion; for adjustable air cushioning, the current-line MBLC is required.
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