This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X100 in place of this model. The MBLD replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder: a rod exits both ends of the Ø32mm bore, so push and pull force are equal. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X100, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X100
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100
The AirTAC MALD32X100 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder with a 32mm bore and 100mm stroke. Because rods exit both ends, the annulus area is identical on both sides, yielding equal push and pull force of 346N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X100, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet code, so it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBLD32X100 upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The original MALD uses threaded covers, while the MBLD features a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the twin rods double the bearing load while preventing rotation.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X100 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| 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 |
Double-rod types have no back-cover code and no SDB pivot; mount on the body, LB foot or FA flange. The MBLD32X100 carries the same ratings.
Output Force — Equal Both Ways (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 kgf | |
A rod exits both ends, so the effective area — and force — is equal in both directions. The MBLD32X100 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBLD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
Replacement: MALD → MBLD. No back-cover (CA/U/CM) and no SDB on double-rod. Mounting: LB / FA.
Where the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100 Is Used
PCB Router Spindle
The twin rods prevent angular deflection during multi-pass PCB routing, ensuring the rear rod maintains precise vertical guidance without rotational drift.
Label Applicator Tamp
Provides 346N of equal push and pull force to tamp labels onto packaging, using the rear rod to drive a mechanical flag for a timing confirmation.
Shuttle Conveyor Diverter
Dual rods handle the side-load of diverting small plastic tote bins on a conveyor line, while the fixed rubber bumper softens the 100mm stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100 with MBLD32X100
To replace the MALD32X100 with the MBLD32X100, verify the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Mounting uses FA or LB only, as double-rod cylinders have no back cover or SDB option. Size using the equal force: 346N each way at 0.5 MPa. To step down, the 25mm bore provides 206N; to step up, the 40mm bore yields 528N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X100 (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Force equal both ways (346 N at 0.5 MPa)
- ✓ Twin rods for anti-rotation / rear flag
- ✓ No back cover / SDB — plan a body or FA/LB mount
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Protect both rod ends from side load on long strokes.
- check No back-cover / SDB on double-rod — use body / FA / LB.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the MBLD32X100 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X100 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X100, matching the 32mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area in both directions. The equal force is 346N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 484N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note this SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a sensor.
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