This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X15 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X15 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 MALD32X15
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15 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 MBLD32X15, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X15
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15
The AirTAC MALD32X15 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder (32mm bore, 15mm stroke). It outputs 346 N of force in both directions at 0.5 MPa because twin rods exit both covers, making push and pull areas identical. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X15, which matches the G1/8 port, stroke, and mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option and cannot accept a position sensor. It uses fixed rubber bumpers for end-of-stroke impact absorption, not adjustable cushions. The original MALD features threaded covers and heterogeneous grease-retaining seals, whereas the modern MBLD upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and updated CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X15 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MBLD32X15 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 MBLD32X15 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MALD32X15 Is Used
PCB Pick-and-Place
Drives a dual-end effector on an SMT loader. The 15mm stroke and 346 N equal force securely lift populated boards without rod drift.
Label Dispenser
Feeds a rotary knife from the rear rod while the front rod advances the web. Anti-rotation twin rods prevent label skew.
Bottle Capper
Tightens plastic caps on a rotary filler. The fixed rubber bumper softens the 15mm end impact, protecting thread chucks.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15 with MBLD32X15
To replace the MALD32X15, specify the MBLD32X15 by confirming the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Mount via FA flange or LB foot on the body, as double-rod cylinders use no back cover or SDB code. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if sensing is needed, upgrade to an MBLD32X15S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Size strictly on the equal-both-ways force: this 32mm bore yields 346 N at 0.5 MPa. To step down, the 25mm bore provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa. To step up, the 40mm bore provides 528 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X15 (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 MBLD32X15 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X15 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X15 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X15, which matches the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
The double-rod design yields equal force both ways: 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses fixed rubber bumpers for end-of-stroke impact absorption and does not feature adjustable cushions. The bumpers soften impact but do not lock the load on air loss.
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