This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X70SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X70SCM 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 MAL32X70SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCM 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 MBL32X70SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X70SCM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCM
The AirTAC MAL32X70SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 70 mm stroke, and a built-in magnet for position sensing. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70SCM, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy unit utilizes threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL32X70SCM features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it was designed for the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, working alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 12 mm carbon-steel rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X70SCM |
| 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 MBL32X70SCM 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 MBL32X70SCM 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 MAL32X70SCM
| 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 MAL32X70SCM Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis Gate
Actuates a pneumatic gate on a PCB depaneling router, using the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably shift the tooling platform out of the cutting path.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor carton flaps on a compact packaging line, where the 70 mm stroke and CM round-end back cover accommodate slight misalignment during the tuck sequence.
Connector Insertion Press
Presses IC connectors into PCB headers, relying on the built-in -S magnet and a DS1-M sensor to confirm the 12 mm rod reached full extend before the heat cycle begins.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCM with MBL32X70SCM
To replace the MAL32X70SCM, order the MBL32X70SCM. Verify your 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread. Retain the CM round-end back cover and your mounting accessory. The -S magnet on this unit means you must upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family for the MBL. If your cycle produces shock at end-of-stroke, remember the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper; the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion for heavier loads.
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 a plain MBL does not hold its position when air is lost; the rod drifts, so use an external rod lock for suspended loads. At 70 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is manageable, but the 12 mm rod still has low bending resistance if heavily loaded.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X70SCM (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 MBL32X70SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X70SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70SCM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, 402 N force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. You must upgrade any CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family for the new body.
The 32 mm bore delivers 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 and a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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