This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X800U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X800U 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 MAL32X800U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X800U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 800mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X800U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X800U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X800U
The AirTAC MAL32X800U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and an 800mm stroke. Because 800mm exceeds the 500mm standard maximum, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke length. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating on a G1/8 port with a 12mm carbon-steel rod. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL32X800U, a drop-in alternative that matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and flat-end U back cover.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot support position sensing. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Both share a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, though true adjustable air cushioning is only available on the current-line MBLC variant. The heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long-term lubrication, and the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide supports the 12mm rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X800U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X800U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X800U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 800 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 MBL32X800U 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 MBL32X800U 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 MAL32X800U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×800 | 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 MAL32X800U Is Used
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Pushes heavy fabric beams across a loom carriage using 402N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, relying on the 800mm stroke to clear the full weaving width during automated changeovers.
Warehouse Tray Pusher
Transfers packaged goods from a roller conveyor to a palletizing station, utilizing the flat-end U back cover for rigid mounting against the 346N retract pull force.
CNC Lathe Bar Feed Ejector
Extracts spent bar stock from a spindle bore, requiring the full 800mm travel to clear long raw material while the self-lubricating bearing guide handles high cycle counts.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X800U with MBL32X800U
To replace the MAL32X800U, order the MBL32X800U and confirm the 32mm bore, 800mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread form. Verify your machine uses the rigid flat-end U back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, switch to an MBL32X800US and upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If you need adjustable end-cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC32 equivalent.
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. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod will drift, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. Because the 800mm stroke is very long, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance; you must use an external guide rail or a pivot mounting accessory to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X800U (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 MBL32X800U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X800U FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X800U, which matches the 32mm bore, 800mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains identical force and mounting compatibility.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; sensing requires upgrading to an S model and using CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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