This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X150 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X150 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 MALD32X150
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150 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 MBLD32X150, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X150
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150
The AirTAC MALD32X150 double-rod, double-acting pneumatic cylinder is discontinued. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X150, matching the 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. This original MALD unit features a fixed rubber bumper and threaded covers, whereas the MBLD upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor.
With twin rods exiting both ends, it delivers equal force in both directions at 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The dual-rod design doubles the bearing area to resist rotation, allowing the rear rod to carry a cam or flag for dual-tooling setups. Its heterogeneous grease-retaining seal maintains lubrication across the 30-800 mm/s speed range.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X150 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MBLD32X150 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 MBLD32X150 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MALD32X150 Is Used
PCB Edge Router
Drives a dual-blade cutting head on a printed circuit board router. The twin rods prevent rotational drift during the 150mm plunge, while the 346N equal force at 0.5MPa ensures clean cuts on both the advance and retract strokes.
Textile Take-Up Jig
Actuates a fabric tensioning cam on a winding machine. The rear rod carries a mechanical flag to trip an external mechanical limit switch, using the 484N force at 0.7MPa to maintain constant tension without cylinder rotation.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds major flaps on a packaging line using a synchronized dual-arm tool. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without requiring adjustment, while the doubled bearing area handles the heavy cardboard resistance.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150 with MBLD32X150
To replace the MALD32X150, specify the MBLD32X150 and confirm the 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option on this double-rod body). Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBLD32X150S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Size your load using the equal-both-ways force: 346 N at 0.5 MPa or 484 N at 0.7 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore which provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need more, step up to the 40mm bore providing 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 150mm stroke, ensure your end-of-stroke loading is guided to prevent side-load damage to the rod seals.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X150 (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 MBLD32X150 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X150 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X150 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X150, which matches the 32mm bore, 150mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, but the physical dimensions and force ratings remain identical.
The double-rod design provides equal force both ways: 346N push and 346N pull at 0.5MPa, 484N push and 484N pull at 0.7MPa, and a maximum of 70kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific MALD32X150 SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor; the -S version uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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