This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X900-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X900-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 MAL32X900-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 900mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X900-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X900-CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900-CA
The AirTAC MAL32X900-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 900mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was produced as a special order. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X900-CA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard-chrome plating, guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Lacking the -S magnet option, this specific SKU cannot accommodate a position sensor.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X900-CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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 MBL32X900-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 MBL32X900-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 MAL32X900-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×900 | 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 MAL32X900-CA Is Used
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Drives the long-travel indexing of a warp beam carriage on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to align fabric tension rolls without binding the 12mm rod.
Pallet Transfer Pusher
Actuates a 900mm push-off stroke to transfer packaged cartons between parallel conveyor belts, relying on the 402N thrust to overcome sliding friction.
Vertical Parts Elevator
Lifts lightweight plastic tote bins up a 900mm vertical elevator section, where the fixed rubber bumper safely softens the abrupt deceleration of the load.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900-CA with MBL32X900-CA
To replace the MAL32X900-CA, order the MBL32X900-CA. Verify your setup accommodates the 32mm bore, 900mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If your mechanism requires end-of-stroke cushioning beyond the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current MBLC line which offers an adjustable air cushion. Keep in mind a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for position holding.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 40mm bore provides 628N. Because the 900mm stroke is exceptionally long for a 12mm rod, side-load tolerance is very low; you must use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X900-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 MBL32X900-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X900-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X900-CA, offering the same 32mm bore, 900mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 402N push and 346N pull force; at 0.7 MPa the push force is 563N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the MBL replacement with -S uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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