This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X80SUH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X80SUH 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 MAL32X80SUH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SUH 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 MBL32X80SUH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X80SUH
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SUH
The AirTAC MAL32X80SUH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 80mm stroke. It delivers 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80SUH, which matches the original force, port, stroke, and mounting footprint.
This legacy SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting and a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating bearing.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SUH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SUH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X80SUH |
| 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 MBL32X80SUH 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 MBL32X80SUH 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 MAL32X80SUH
| 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 MAL32X80SUH Is Used
PCB Router Spindle Z-Axis
Drives a light routing spindle up and down on 80mm of travel, using the 402N push force at 0.5MPa to plunge through FR4 fiberglass boards.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small packaging flaps on a continuous cartoner, relying on the U flat-end back cover for a rigid, square mount against the machine frame.
Diagnostic Cartridge Ejector
Pushes microfluidic test cassettes out of an analyzer bay, using the -S magnet to trigger a DS1-M sensor confirming the ejection cycle completed.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SUH with MBL32X80SUH
To replace the MAL32X80SUH, order the MBL32X80SUH and confirm the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. You must also account for the U flat-end back cover and the -S magnet, noting that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M sensors will need upgrading to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches on the new riveted body. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the 82kgf max kinetic energy, step up to the MBLC variant, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper. If you need to step down force, the 25mm bore offers 245N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more power, the 40mm bore provides 628N push at 0.5MPa. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X80SUH (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 MBL32X80SUH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X80SUH FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X80SUH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X80SUH, which matches the 32mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, U flat-end cover, and -S magnet. The new MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82kgf at 1.0MPa. It operates on filtered air at 0.1-1.0MPa with a speed range of 30-800mm/s.
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