This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X80-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X80-S-CA 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-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-S-CA 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-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X80-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X80-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 80mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80-S-CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting accessory perfectly.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, paired with a built-in -S magnet for position detection. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X80-S-CA |
| 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-S-CA 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-S-CA 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-S-CA
| 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-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Provides 402N of push at 0.5MPa to swing a CA pivot bracket and maintain precise yarn tension on high-speed weaving looms.
Packaging Diverter Arm
Uses the 80mm stroke and CA clevis to articulate a diverter gate, routing small cartons between conveyor lanes without rigid side-loading.
Lab Sample Centrifuge Loader
Deploys the 346N pull force at 0.5MPa to retract a pivoting tray mechanism, securely locking centrifuge tubes into the rotor housing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-S-CA with MBL32X80-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X80-S-CA, order the MBL32X80-S-CA and verify your CA pivot pin bore, G1/8 port tubing, and M10x1.25 rod end threading. Because the -S magnet is present, you must upgrade your CS1-M / DS1-M sensors to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family used on the MBL line. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; if your arcing load requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if gravity drift is a risk. If you need to adjust the force, the next size down is the 25mm bore (245N push at 0.5MPa) and the next size up is the 40mm bore (628N push at 0.5MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X80-S-CA (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-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X80-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80-S-CA, which offers the same 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors, as the MAL -S magnet uses CS1-M / DS1-M switches while the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
The 32mm bore uses a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod thread. At 0.5MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull. At 0.7MPa the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa.
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