This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X80-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X80-CM 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 MAL32X80-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 80mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X80-CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-CM
The AirTAC MAL32X80-CM is a discontinued double-acting compact aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating via a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80-CM, matching the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot support a position sensor. The rod is guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing, and the heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X80-CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 MBL32X80-CM 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 MBL32X80-CM 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 MAL32X80-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | 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 MAL32X80-CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa to drive the cutting head of a PCB depaneling router, cleanly separating 1.6 mm thick circuit boards with a controlled 80 mm stroke.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a mechanical flap-folding arm on a small case erector, using its 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to tuck corrugated side flaps before the tape head.
Pneumatic Diverter Gate
Shifts a lightweight aluminum diverter gate on a conveyor sorting line, leveraging the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight arcing motion during the 80 mm travel.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-CM with MBL32X80-CM
To replace the MAL32X80-CM, order the MBL32X80-CM. Verify your 80 mm stroke, the G1/8 port, the default PT tapered thread, and the CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, you must upgrade to an MBL32X80S-CM and switch to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family. If your load drifts when air is removed, know that this bumper is not a lock; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. If your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration rather than a hard rubber stop, specify the current-line MBLC model for its adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X80-CM (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 MBL32X80-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X80-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80-CM, which matches the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force; at 0.7 MPa, push is 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the older -S versions used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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