This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X100-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X100-S 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-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S 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-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X100-S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S
The AirTAC MALD32X100-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. It delivers equal force both ways, generating 346 N on push and pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X100-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This twin-rod design resists rotation and doubles the bearing load for guided sliding tasks. The MALD features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MBLD upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it accepts older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBLD replacement transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X100-S |
| 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-S 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-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S
| 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-S Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a synchronized cutting blade on a printed circuit board router, using the 346 N equal force and twin rods to prevent blade yaw during the 100 mm cut.
Textile Loom Beam Shift
Transfers heavy warp beams between creels. The dual 12 mm rods provide the anti-rotation stability needed to keep the heavy beam aligned without twisting.
Bottle Capper Head
Lowers a capping chuck while a rear rod simultaneously raises a flag to trigger the next cap feed, exploiting the synchronous two-rod motion.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S with MBLD32X100-S
To replace the MALD32X100-S, specify the MBLD32X100-S and confirm your G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and FA or LB mounting. The -S magnet means you must swap your CS1-M or DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG equivalents. Size using the equal both-ways force: 346 N at 0.5 MPa.
If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (206 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa). At 100 mm stroke, keep the load centered to avoid rod side-load and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X100-S (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-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X100-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X100-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X100-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 346 N force. You will need to update your sensors from CS1-M or DS1-M to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area in each direction, making push and pull force equal. It outputs 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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