This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X850-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X850-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 MAL32X850-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X850-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 850mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X850-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke850 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X850-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X850-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X850-S-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and an 850mm stroke. Because 850mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke. It generates 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. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X850-S-CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a stroke of this length. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X850-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X850-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X850-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 850 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 MBL32X850-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 MBL32X850-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 MAL32X850-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×850 | 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 MAL32X850-S-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Drives the guide rapier on a weaving loom over 850mm, using the CA pivot clevis to absorb the slight arcing motion of the long transfer arm.
PCB Panel Push-Off
Shoves assembled printed circuit boards from a 32mm test fixture onto a downstream conveyor, utilizing 402N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Warehouse Tote Sorting
Diverts small plastic totes down a high-speed logistics chute, where the 346N pull force reliably retracts the 12mm rod over the 850mm span.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X850-S-CA with MBL32X850-S-CA
To replace the MAL32X850-S-CA, order the MBL32X850-S-CA and verify your 850mm stroke requirement, as this is a non-standard made-to-order length exceeding the 500mm maximum. Confirm the G1/8 port, the PT thread form, and the CA pivot back cover. Because the -S magnet is present, plan to swap your existing CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application now requires an adjustable air cushion, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
When sizing, 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. For an 850mm stroke, the 12mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so an external guide or the CA pivot is mandatory to prevent rod bending. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X850-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 MBL32X850-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X850-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X850-S-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X850-S-CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 850mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402N push and 346N pull. At 0.7 MPa, push is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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