This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X85CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X85CA 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 MAL32X85CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 85mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X85CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke85 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X85CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85CA
The AirTAC MAL32X85CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with an 85 mm stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X85CA, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support electronic position sensing. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal designed to retain grease, running alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The carbon-steel rod is treated with 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist scoring. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X85CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 MBL32X85CA 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 MBL32X85CA 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 MAL32X85CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×85 | 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 MAL32X85CA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides the 402 N push at 0.5 MPa needed to plunge and hold router bits during automated printed circuit board edge routing.
Pivot Arm Diverter
Uses the CA clevis mount to swing a 85 mm stroke diverter arm smoothly across a packaging conveyor belt.
Carton Flap Folder
Drives a mechanical folding linkage to tuck corrugated carton flaps prior to top sealing in tight machine clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85CA with MBL32X85CA
To replace the MAL32X85CA, order the MBL32X85CA. Confirm your PT port thread, the 85 mm stroke, and the CA pivot back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing rod loads. Because this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, specify an MBL32X85CAS and note that the modern MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M family.
If you are re-evaluating your force requirements, stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops the push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; if your load requires precise deceleration, look at the current MBLC line. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock if you must hold a vertical load safely.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X85CA (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 MBL32X85CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X85CA. It provides the same 32 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N, and the maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU does not have a -S magnet, so it cannot accept position sensors like the CS1-M or DS1-M.
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