This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X125 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X125 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 MALD32X125
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125 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 MBLD32X125, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X125
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125
The AirTAC MALD32X125 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A Ø12 mm rod exits both ends, yielding equal force both ways: 346 N at 0.5 MPa and 484 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X125, matching the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper. The MBLD upgrade shifts to a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods double the bearing area to resist side loads and prevent rotation, letting you mount a cam or flag on the rear rod without extra guides.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X125 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 MBLD32X125 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 MBLD32X125 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | 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 MALD32X125 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a circular blade with 346 N of equal push and pull force at 0.5 MPa, using the twin rods to keep the cut perfectly straight without blade yaw.
Textile Loom Beater
Uses the rear rod extension to carry a cam that times the weft insertion, while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repetitive 125 mm stroke impacts.
Bottle Capper Head
Lifts and lowers a capping chuck symmetrically, relying on the anti-rotation properties of the double rod to prevent thread cross-threading on the caps.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125 with MBLD32X125
To replace the MALD32X125, specify the MBLD32X125. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, and M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this is a no-magnet SKU, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, the MBLD-S uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M. Mount via the body or LB/FA brackets, as there is no back cover or SDB option.
Size on the equal annulus force: 346 N each way 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). For this 125 mm stroke, keep the load guided to avoid rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X125 (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 MBLD32X125 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X125 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X125 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X125, matching the 32 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
Force is equal both ways: 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific MALD32X125 SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; you must use an -S model for CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
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