MAL Series Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder | Lightweight Economical Pneumatic Cylinder

Brand: SOLH by Richge Technology

1. Product Overview & Core Structural Features

     The SOLH MAL series is a lightweight economical aluminum alloy mini pneumatic cylinder, widely recognized in the market as a cost-effective mini cylinder solution. Adopting anodized aluminum alloy cylinder tube and stainless steel piston rod, it features ultra-light weight, compact structure and low cost. With strong compatibility with MA and CM2 series, it is ideal for light-load, budget-sensitive automated equipment in electronics, packaging, light industry and dry low-dust working scenarios.

  1.1 Universal Standard & High Interchangeability

     Manufactured according to domestic universal industrial standards with unified mounting dimensions and interface specifications. It achieves excellent structural and dimensional interchangeability with mainstream MA and CM2 series cylinders, supporting zero-modification replacement, equipment renovation and batch standardized assembly.

  1.2 Lightweight Material Structure

     Constructed with premium anodized aluminum alloy cylinder tube and aluminum alloy end covers, matched with anti-rust stainless steel piston rod. Compared with conventional MA series cylinders, MAL series is 15% lighter in weight and approximately 10mm shorter in overall length. It delivers outstanding portability and compact installation performance while controlling costs effectively.

  1.3 Stable Thread Locking Structure

     Adopting dual-end cover thread locking technology with tight and stable assembly structure. The streamlined round straight appearance ensures simple overall structure and convenient daily disassembly, maintenance and debugging, greatly reducing later operational and maintenance costs for light-duty automated production lines.

  1.4 Diversified Motion & Functional Derivatives

     • MAL Double Acting: Dual-end air intake reciprocating motion, the most universal standard type for conventional light-load linear automation.

     • MSAL Single Acting (Push Out): Spring push-out structure, automatic rod extension after power failure for safety reset mechanisms.

     • MTAL Single Acting (Pull Back): Spring return structure, automatic rod retraction after power failure for protective positioning scenarios.

     • MALD Double Rod: Dual-end output piston rod, realizing synchronous operation and doubled effective stroke for precise synchronous transmission.

     • MALJ Adjustable Stroke: Double acting design with adjustable stroke, supporting precise positioning and flexible stroke calibration for variable working demands.

  1.5 Flexible Buffer & Durable Sealing System

     Standard equipped with high-quality rubber buffer pad for basic noise reduction and impact absorption; optional upgraded air buffer (C code) effectively reduces vibration and noise during high-speed cyclic operation. Adopting low-friction bidirectional composite seal with built-in oil storage groove, the cylinder features ultra-low starting pressure and stable oil-free operation, with a service life of up to 5 million cycles.

  1.6 Optional Magnetic Induction Configuration

     The MAL series supports optional built-in magnetic ring (S code), perfectly compatible with CS1-G and SMC M9B series magnetic switches. It realizes real-time accurate piston position detection and electrical signal linkage, meeting automated cycle positioning and intelligent monitoring demands for light-duty automation equipment.

2. Complete Model Naming Rules & Order Examples

  1.Typical Model Structure: MAL25-100S-CM-FA

  2. Standard Order Examples

     • Standard Double Acting Magnetic Model: MAL32-75S-CM (32mm bore, 75mm stroke, round tail, with magnetic ring)

     • Single Acting Spring Return Model: MTAL20-50S-U (20mm bore, 50mm stroke, flat tail, single acting reset)

     • Double Rod Double Acting Model: MALD25-100S-CA (25mm bore, 100mm stroke, swing tail, double rod synchronous operation)

3. Core Technical Parameters (Standard Type)

4. 0.5MPa Theoretical Thrust & Tension Reference Chart (Single Rod)

  4.1 Double Acting (MAL) Performance Data

  4.2 Single Acting (MTAL Spring Return) Performance Data

5. Mounting Forms & Derivative Models

  5.1 Diversified Universal Mounting Methods

     • CM Round Tail: Standard straight mounting, the most universal type for conventional fixed linear light-load operation

     • CA Swing Tail: Swingable tail structure, suitable for oscillating, flipping and linkage mechanical mechanisms

     • U Flat Tail: Ultra-compact flat tail design, perfect for ultra-thin and narrow installation space layout

     • FA/FB Front/Rear Flange: Front and rear flat flange fixing, stable vertical installation for light-load positioning equipment

     • LB Foot Bracket: Axial foot base fixing, convenient lateral installation and flexible equipment arrangement

     • SDB Double Ear Bracket: Double hinge structure, adapting to flexible swing and special linkage working conditions

  5.2 Core Derivative Series

     • MAL Standard Double Acting: Universal lightweight model with optional magnetic ring for general light-load automation

     • MSAL/MTAL Single Acting: Spring push-out / spring return types for safety reset and protective positioning scenarios

     • MALD Double Rod: Dual-end synchronous output structure, doubling effective stroke and improving operation stability

     • MALJ Adjustable Stroke: Customizable stroke design for precise positioning and variable-stroke processing demands

     • MALC Adjustable Cushion: Upgraded air buffer structure, reducing high-speed impact and noise for frequent cyclic operation

6. MAL vs MA Selection Comparison

7. 3-Step Quick Selection Guide

     1. Bore Selection: Select proper bore size based on actual load weight, reserve more than 50% safety margin. Prioritize MAL series for light-load and budget-sensitive automation projects.

     2. Stroke Selection: Actual working stroke plus 10~20mm safety margin; follow standard stroke limits: double acting ≤500mm, single acting ≤150mm.

     3. Functional Configuration: Choose MAL for standard double acting, MTAL for single acting spring return, MALD for double rod synchronous operation. Select MALC air cushion for high-speed operation (>500mm/s). Equip S magnetic ring + CS1-G/M9B switches for automatic position detection.

One Sentence Summary

     The SOLH MAL series lightweight aluminum alloy mini cylinder features ultra-light compact structure, ultra-low cost and diversified functional options, serving as the most cost-effective pneumatic solution for light-load, dry-environment and budget-limited small automated equipment.