This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X85SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X85SU 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 MAL32X85SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85SU 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 MBL32X85SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke85 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X85SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85SU
The AirTAC MAL32X85SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (346 N pull) through a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating, it was built for compact mid-range actuation. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X85SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
This legacy unit utilizes a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The original MAL body featured threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent ratings. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it was designed for the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X85SU |
| 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 MBL32X85SU 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 MBL32X85SU 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 MAL32X85SU
| 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 MAL32X85SU Is Used
Carton Erector Flap Folding
Provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to consistently fold heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on continuous-motion case erectors.
Lab Centrifuge Lid Latch
Delivers 346 N of pull force to securely lock and hold a high-speed centrifuge safety shield during rotor spin cycles.
PCB Router Gate Actuation
Moves a safety gate on a printed circuit board depaneling router, using the U flat-end cover for rigid, straight-line mounting.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85SU with MBL32X85SU
To replace the MAL32X85SU, order the MBL32X85SU. Verify your 32 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and the U flat-end rigid back cover. The -S magnet on your old unit worked with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, so plan to upgrade to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors for the MBL. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-impact damping is critical, specify the current-line MBLC. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so use an external rod lock for position holding. At 85 mm stroke, side-load risk is low, but the 12 mm rod still has limited bending tolerance.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X85SU (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 MBL32X85SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X85SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X85SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X85SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, G1/8 port, U flat-end cover, and -S magnet. The modern MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the older threaded covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M sensors.
The 32 mm bore generates 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port and a 12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread.
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