This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X70U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X70U 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 MAL32X70U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70U 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 MBL32X70U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X70U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70U
The AirTAC MAL32X70U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 70mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70U, matching the force, stroke, port, and flat-end U rear cover perfectly.
This SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, while the newer MBL body features a riveted rolling-packed construction. Both share a fixed rubber bumper, meaning the rod drifts if air pressure is lost and cannot hold a load.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X70U |
| 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 MBL32X70U 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 MBL32X70U 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 MAL32X70U
| 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 MAL32X70U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Routes a 70mm stroke to separate printed circuit boards, using the 402N push force to cleanly shear the connective tabs.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small packaging flaps synchronously, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain strict alignment.
Chip Tray Ejector
Pushes semiconductor trays out of a test socket, utilizing the 32mm bore's 346N pull force for reliable retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70U with MBL32X70U
To replace the MAL32X70U, order the MBL32X70U and verify your PT thread port, U flat-end back cover, and 70mm stroke. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa). Because this SKU has no -S magnet, no sensor can be fitted. If adjustable cushioning is required instead of the fixed rubber bumper, look at the current MBLC line. Note that a plain cylinder does not lock the rod when air is removed.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X70U (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 MBL32X70U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X70U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X70U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X70U, which matches the 32mm bore, 70mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat-end U back cover.
At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull. At 0.7MPa the push is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa.
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