This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X65CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X65CA 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 MAL32X65CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X65CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 65mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X65CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X65CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X65CA
The AirTAC MAL32X65CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (346 N pull) on a 32 mm bore, it uses a G1/8 port and a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X65CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port size perfectly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing rod loads, unlike a rigid flat-end U cover. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement employs a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support any position sensor; upgrading to the MBL will not change this, but if a sensor is later required, the MBL uses modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X65CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X65CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X65CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MBL32X65CA 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 MBL32X65CA 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 MAL32X65CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MAL32X65CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Arms
The 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily shifts pivoting guide arms on textile looms, utilizing the CA clevis to absorb the lateral arc as the mechanism weaves.
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Actuates a 65 mm stroke pop-up diverter gate on a PCB conveyor, pushing lightweight routing pins to redirect boards into testing lanes.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor corrugated carton flaps during case packing, where the compact 32 mm body fits between narrow overhead conveyor rails.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X65CA with MBL32X65CA
To replace the MAL32X65CA, order the MBL32X65CA. Confirm your 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover before swapping out the unit. If your machine frame requires fixed mounting instead of a swinging clevis, switch to the U flat-end or CM round-end cover variant. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if your application now requires end-of-stroke detection, specify an MBL32X65CAS and update your switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N push. Note that the 65 mm stroke falls below the 300 mm threshold, so side-load rod bending is minimal and does not strictly require an external guide. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; if your application needs adjustable air cushioning, step up to the current MBLC line. Remember that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod will drift unless you add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X65CA (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 MBL32X65CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X65CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X65CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X65CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, but all mounting and force ratings remain identical.
The 32 mm bore generates 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a Ø12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread, and operates at 30-800 mm/s.
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