This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X90CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X90CA 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 MAL32X90CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 90mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X90CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X90CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CA
The AirTAC MAL32X90CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL32X90CA, a true drop-in alternative matching the 32 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing out of the box. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, gliding on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed strictly by a fixed rubber bumper, as the legacy line predates the adjustable air-cushion technology found in the modern MBLC series.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X90CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 MBL32X90CA 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 MBL32X90CA 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 MAL32X90CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×90 | 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 MAL32X90CA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa to plunge a router bit into assembled panels, utilizing the CA pivot to self-align with slight tooling arcs.
Bottle Divert Gate
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging line with a 90 mm stroke, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repeated impact of flap closure.
Carton Flap Folder
Drives a mechanical arm to tuck corrugated flaps prior to tape sealing, relying on the 32 mm bore's 346 N pull force to retract the arm.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CA with MBL32X90CA
To replace this actuator, order the MBL32X90CA and verify your setup accommodates the same PT tapered port thread and CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis is essential if your mechanism generates arcing loads, allowing the cylinder to swing freely on a pin. Because this unit has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL32X90SCA and upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, since the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are tied to the retired MAL line.
When sizing, verify if 402 N push at 0.5 MPa is optimal. Stepping down to a 25 mm bore drops force to 245 N, while stepping up to a 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not lock the load, so add an external rod lock for vertical holding. If your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration beyond a rubber bumper, specify the current MBLC32X90CA for its adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X90CA (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 MBL32X90CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X90CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X90CA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The newer 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 increases to 563 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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