This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X90CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X90CM 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 MAL32X90CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CM 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 MBL32X90CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X90CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CM
The AirTAC MAL32X90CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 90 mm stroke, and a CM round-end back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X90CM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting accessories. Because this legacy SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
Two structural details distinguish the old MAL from the new MBL. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Internally, the MAL relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide that reduces friction on the 12 mm carbon-steel rod.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X90CM |
| 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 MBL32X90CM 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 MBL32X90CM 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 MAL32X90CM
| 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 MAL32X90CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Routing
Pushes diverter gates on a printed circuit board conveyor using 402 N of thrust to route panels into testing stations.
Connector Pressing
Seats ribbon cable connectors into housing slots during electronics assembly, utilizing the 90 mm stroke to clear upstream tooling.
Carton Flap Folding
Folds minor product carton flaps prior to case packing, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates slight alignment shifts.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CM with MBL32X90CM
To replace this MAL32X90CM, order the MBL32X90CM and confirm the 32 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, and CM round-end back cover. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion instead of the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series on the current line. Note that this specific SKU does not have a magnet, so position sensing is impossible without upgrading to an -S model (which changes the sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG).
When sizing, verify if 402 N push at 0.5 MPa is optimal. If you need less force, the 25 mm bore neighbor provides 245 N push; for more power, the 40 mm bore yields 628 N push. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts, and the bumper only softens end-of-stroke impacts. For secure load holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X90CM (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 MBL32X90CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X90CM, offering identical bore, stroke, force, port, and mounting. The main change is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It cannot hold a load when air is lost; the rod drifts, as the fixed rubber bumper is not a locking mechanism.
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