This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X70CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X70CA 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 MAL32X70CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 70mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X70CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70CA
The AirTAC MAL32X70CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 70 mm stroke. Delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70CA, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. A heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long service life.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this model lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X70CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 MBL32X70CA 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 MBL32X70CA 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 MAL32X70CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×70 | 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 MAL32X70CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Uses the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to swing a diverter arm on a packaging line, with the CA pivot absorbing the lateral arc as the rod extends 70 mm.
PCB Router Clamp
Secures small circuit boards during routing operations, relying on the 346 N pull force and the self-lubricating bearing guide to maintain precise 70 mm retraction.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor carton flaps in a tight packaging cell, utilizing the compact 32 mm aluminum body and the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 70 mm stroke endpoint.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70CA with MBL32X70CA
To replace the MAL32X70CA, order the MBL32X70CA. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form are correct for your fittings. The CA pivot back cover is essential for applications with arcing rod paths, differing from rigid flat-end U or round-end CM covers. If you require position sensing, you must step up to an MBL variant with the -S magnet, which also changes the compatible sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
Verify your force requirements: this 32 mm bore yields 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). A plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod will drift. For end-of-stroke damping beyond the fixed rubber bumper, consider the current-line MBLC which offers an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X70CA (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 MBL32X70CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70CA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL32X70CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70CA, offering the same 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The 32 mm bore provides a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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