This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X80SCA-LB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X80SCA-LB 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 MAL32X80SCA-LB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SCA-LB 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 MBL32X80SCA-LB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X80SCA-LB
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SCA-LB
The AirTAC MAL32X80SCA-LB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 80 mm stroke, delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X80SCA-LB, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same G1/8 port, LB foot mount, and CA pivot back cover. This cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection; the legacy MAL works with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL upgrade utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating runs through a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SCA-LB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SCA-LB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X80SCA-LB |
| 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 MBL32X80SCA-LB 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 MBL32X80SCA-LB 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 MAL32X80SCA-LB
| 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 MAL32X80SCA-LB Is Used
PCB Router Gate Deflection
Actuates a routing machine debris gate with 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa, using the 80 mm stroke to clear the tooling path during automated panel changes.
Semiconductor Wafer Cassette Tilt
Pivots a wafer handling cassette via the CA clevis back cover, absorbing arcing loads while the LB foot mount secures the cylinder base to the sub-frame.
Carton Flap Plow Folding
Drives a mechanical plow on a packaging line to fold minor carton flaps, where the 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa easily retracts the 12 mm rod against spring tension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SCA-LB with MBL32X80SCA-LB
To replace the MAL32X80SCA-LB, order the MBL32X80SCA-LB, ensuring you keep the PT thread, CA pivot back cover, LB foot mounting, and the -S magnet. Because the -S magnet is present, note that your sensor inventory must shift from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG series. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC equivalent on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if safety requires position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X80SCA-LB (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 MBL32X80SCA-LB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SCA-LB FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X80SCA-LB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80SCA-LB, which matches the 32 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, G1/8 port, LB foot mount, and CA pivot back cover. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, but the force and mounting dimensions remain identical.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, it works with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches on the MAL; when upgrading to the MBL, you must use the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
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