This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X950CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X950CA 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 MAL32X950CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X950CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 950mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X950CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke950 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X950CA
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X950CA
The AirTAC MAL32X950CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 32mm bore and a 950mm stroke. Because 950mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a made-to-order non-standard stroke. It delivers 402N of push force and 346N of pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X950CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 950mm stroke. Unlike the older MAL with its threaded front and back covers, the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body for structural integrity. Note that this specific model lacks a -S magnet, meaning it cannot support any position sensing. Furthermore, the original MAL fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; if end-of-stroke cushioning is required on the new line, you must step up to the MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X950CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X950CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X950CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 950 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 MBL32X950CA 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 MBL32X950CA 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 MAL32X950CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×950 | 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 MAL32X950CA Is Used
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Drives the long horizontal indexing of heavy fabric beams on a weaving loom, utilizing the CA pivot clevis to absorb frame misalignment across the 950mm travel.
Packaging Pallet Reject Arm
Pushes misaligned pallets off a high-speed packaging conveyor, where the 402N push force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient to deflect the load while the pivot mount prevents rod binding.
Vertical Warehouse Tray Lift
Raises empty storage trays between automated library tiers, requiring an external guide rail to prevent the 12mm rod from bending under acceleration over the 950mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X950CA with MBL32X950CA
To replace the MAL32X950CA, order the MBL32X950CA. Verify your 32mm bore, 950mm non-standard stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. The CA pivot back cover on this unit accommodates arcing movements, which is highly recommended since a 950mm stroke on a 12mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads—always use an external guide rail. If you need to step down, the 25mm bore neighbor provides 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more force, the 40mm bore neighbor offers 628N push at 0.5 MPa and upgrades the port to G1/4.
Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor, and the MBL equivalent will equally lack sensing out of the box. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift. For vertical loads over this extended 950mm distance, install an external pilot-operated check valve or a dedicated rod lock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X950CA (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 MBL32X950CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X950CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X950CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL32X950CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 950mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402N push and 346N pull. At 0.7 MPa, push is 563N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper that cannot be adjusted; for adjustable air cushioning, the current-line MBLC variant is required.
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