This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X160 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 MALD32X160
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160 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 MBLD32X160, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X160
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160
The AirTAC MALD32X160 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A 12mm carbon-steel rod exits both covers, yielding equal push and pull force of 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X160, matching the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port and mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option and cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X160 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBLD32X160 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 MBLD32X160 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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 MALD32X160 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a carbide blade carriage with equal 346 N push and pull force, resisting blade binding while the twin rods maintain strict parallelism for clean board edges.
Textile Loom Takedown
Pulls woven fabric rolls evenly using the rear rod extension, leveraging the double-rod anti-rotation property to prevent cam twist during high-speed take-up.
Bottle Labeling Drum
Indexes a rotary glue drum at 160mm stroke, using the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 346 N end-stop impact without requiring external shock absorbers.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160 with MBLD32X160
To replace the MALD32X160 with the MBLD32X160, verify your 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread and FA/LB mounting. Because this is a non-magnetized SKU, you cannot install a sensor. Size strictly on the equal 346 N force at 0.5 MPa. If undersized, step up to the 40mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port). If oversized, step down to the 25mm bore (206 N at 0.5 MPa). For this 160mm stroke, support the load to prevent rod sag and side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X160 (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 MBLD32X160 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X160 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X160 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X160, which matches the 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, 346 N force, G1/8 port and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The MALD32X160 is a double-rod cylinder with equal force both ways: 346 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum force of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a 12mm rod, and has no position sensor as it lacks the -S magnet.
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