This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X90U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X90U 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 MAL32X90U
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90U 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 MBL32X90U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X90U
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90U
The AirTAC MAL32X90U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and 90mm stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a 12mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. Because this legacy unit is end-of-life, the direct drop-in replacement is the MBL32X90U, which matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and flat-end U mounting.
The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust aluminum-barrel construction. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor; if sensing is required, an -S version would be needed, which transitions from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches on the MAL to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family on the MBL. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X90U |
| 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 MBL32X90U 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 MBL32X90U 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 MAL32X90U
| 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 MAL32X90U Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives the spindle plunge on a desktop PCB prototyping router, using the 402N push force to overcome cutting resistance on FR4 fiberglass while the 90mm stroke clears the tool changer.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on a compact packaging line, where the 346N pull force retracts the folding arm quickly within the 90mm travel to avoid blocking the product flow.
Diagnostic Carousel Indexer
Actuates a Geneva-wheel mechanism to rotate a blood vial carousel, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain precise shaft alignment for accurate tube positioning.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90U with MBL32X90U
To replace the MAL32X90U, order the MBL32X90U and confirm the 32mm bore, 90mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. This SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting and has no -S magnet, so it cannot support a position sensor. If your machine needs to hold a load vertically without air pressure, note that this cylinder will drift, requiring an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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 push force. The 90mm stroke is below the 300mm side-load threshold, but the 12mm rod still has low side-load tolerance, so ensure the load is axially aligned. If end-of-stroke impacts are too harsh, remember the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper; the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X90U (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 MBL32X90U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X90U FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X90U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X90U, which offers the same 32mm bore, 90mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat-end U mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402N and the pull force is 346N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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