| Part Number: | MAL | U | 32 | x | 50 | - | S | FA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation: |
Series MAL - Standard double-acting cylinder |
Rear Cover Blank - Pivot type; omit the rear-cover code |
Bore 16 - 16mm |
Stroke 50 - 50mm; all listed double-acting bores |
Magnet Blank - Without magnet; omit S |
Mounting Blank - Basic type; omit the mounting code |
MAL mini cylinders use an aluminum-alloy body with standard double-acting, double-rod, adjustable-stroke and single-acting selections. Choose the rod arrangement, rear cover and mounting hardware to suit the installation, then specify bore, stroke and magnetic sensing.
| Ordering field | Code | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | MAL | Standard double acting |
| MALD | Double rod | |
| MALJ | Double rod with adjustable stroke | |
| MSAL | Single-acting push | |
| Rear cover | Blank / CM / U | Pivot / round / flat-end type |
| Bore × stroke | 32×50 | Example: 32mm bore × 50mm stroke |
| Magnet | Blank / S | Without / with magnet |
| Mounting | Blank | Basic type |
| FA / SDB / LB | Front flange / rear flange / foot bracket |
The S option identifies a magnetic piston for position sensing. The double-acting ratings below should not be transferred to the MSAL single-acting selection.

| Parameter | 16mm | 20mm | 25mm | 32mm | 40mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action | Double acting | ||||
| Medium | Air filtered through a 40μm element | ||||
| Operating pressure | 0.1–0.9MPa | ||||
| Proof pressure | 1.35MPa | ||||
| Temperature | -5–70°C | ||||
| Cushioning | Bumper | ||||
| Port size | M5 | Rc1/8 | Rc1/4 | ||
| Body material | Aluminum alloy | ||||

| Bore (mm) | 16 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch choices | CS1-F / CS1-U | ||||
| Switch mounting base | MAL-16 | MAL-20 | MAL-25 | MAL-32 | MAL-40 |
All values are in millimeters. Listed standard strokes, maximum standard stroke and maximum stroke have different meanings and should be checked separately.
| Bore | Listed standard strokes | Maximum standard stroke | Maximum stroke |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16, 20 | 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300 | 500 | 800 |
| 25, 32 | 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500 | 800 | 1200 |
| 40 | 1200 | 1500 |
Pivot, round and flat-end rear covers provide different mounting arrangements. Select the cover code together with the flange or bracket configuration.
