This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X900SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X900SU 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 MAL32X900SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900SU 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 MBL32X900SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X900SU
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900SU
The AirTAC MAL32X900SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 32 mm bore and a 900 mm non-standard made-to-order stroke. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL32X900SU, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and U flat-end rear cover.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. During the upgrade, the sensor family changes: the older MAL works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the current MBL replacement utilizes CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The original MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs use a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X900SU |
| 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 MBL32X900SU 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 MBL32X900SU 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 MAL32X900SU
| 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 MAL32X900SU Is Used
Long-Reach Pallet Pusher
Uses the 900 mm stroke to shove packaged cartons off a conveyor belt onto a secondary packaging line, relying on the 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa to overcome sliding friction.
CNC Lathe Bar Feeder
Actuates a long guide tube to push raw bar stock through the spindle, where the 346 N pull force safely retracts the mechanism without binding.
High-Bay Storage Extractor
Reaches deep into vertical storage racks to pull tote bins forward, taking advantage of the extended stroke while an external rail carries the bin weight.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900SU with MBL32X900SU
To replace the MAL32X900SU, order the exact MBL32X900SU. Confirm your 32 mm bore, 900 mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, default PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and the -S magnet (noting you must migrate from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches). If you need to step down, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 40 mm bore yields 628 N push. If end-of-stroke energy exceeds the fixed rubber bumper capacity, specify the MBLC for an adjustable air cushion.
Because this 900 mm stroke far exceeds standard lengths, the 12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under lateral stress. You must use an external guide rail to support the load. The rigid U flat-end back cover does not articulate, so any unavoidable arcing motion requires a pivot joint to prevent rod seal failure. Note that a plain bumper does not hold position if air pressure drops; install a pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X900SU (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 MBL32X900SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X900SU FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X900SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X900SU, which matches the 32 mm bore, 900 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and if your SKU has a magnet, you must upgrade from CS1-M/DS1-M switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 346 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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