This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X70SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X70SCA 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 MAL32X70SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCA 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 MBL32X70SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X70SCA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCA
The AirTAC MAL32X70SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 70mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X70SCA, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this discontinued cylinder interfaces with the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL32X70SCA upgrade requires the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X70SCA |
| 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 MBL32X70SCA 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 MBL32X70SCA 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 MAL32X70SCA
| 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 MAL32X70SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Drives the weft insertion component in compact textile looms, where the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa reliably propels the guide shuttle through tight raceways.
Bottling Line Diverter
Actuates a pivot-arm diverter gate on a 32mm bottle conveyor, utilizing the CA clevis to accommodate the slight angular sweep as containers are sorted.
PCB Tray Ejector
Pushes populated printed circuit board trays out of an SMT pick-and-place machine, relying on the -S magnet to confirm the 70mm ejection stroke completed.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCA with MBL32X70SCA
To replace the MAL32X70SCA, order the MBL32X70SCA. Verify your 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Because this unit has the CA pivot back cover, ensure your mating clevis pin is intact. The -S magnet means you must update your sensors: the MAL's CS1-M / DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL, so migrate to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. If your application needs an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series. Remember that a plain bumper is not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for safety holding.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa. The 70mm stroke is below the 300mm threshold, so side-load stress on the 12mm rod is minimal, though the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide still demands reasonably linear motion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X70SCA (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 MBL32X70SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X70SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot mounting, and output force. You must update your sensors because the MAL -S magnet uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
The 32mm bore provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; it does not have an adjustable cushion. If adjustable cushioning is required, use the MBLC series.
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