This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X175 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X175 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 MALD32X175
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175 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 MBLD32X175, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X175
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175
The AirTAC MALD32X175 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 32mm bore, generating equal force in both directions at 346N each way at 0.5MPa (484N at 0.7MPa). The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X175, matching the 175mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 70kgf maximum force rating.
This non-magnet SKU cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Twin carbon-steel rods with 20um hard chrome resist rotation and double the bearing load for guided slide applications. End-of-travel impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X175 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MBLD32X175 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 MBLD32X175 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×175 | 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 MALD32X175 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a guided cutting blade on a depaneling router. The twin rods prevent rotational drift during the 175mm cut, while the 346N equal push/pull force holds the carriage steady against blade friction.
Textile Loom Takedown
Actuates the takedown roller guide on a weaving loom. The rear rod carries a mechanical flag to trip an external limit switch, replacing the missing sensor function on this non-magnet SKU.
Bottle Capper Head
Raises and lowers a dual-spindle capping head. The double-rod body supports the 12mm rod-end threads under cap-tightening torque, using the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 175mm stroke end impact.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175 with MBLD32X175
To replace the MALD32X175, install the drop-in MBLD32X175. Confirm the 32mm bore, 175mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Mount via FA flange or LB foot on the body, as this double-rod design uses no back cover or SDB. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a sensor; if rear-position sensing is required, step up to an MBLD32X175S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Size on the equal 346N force: if undersized, step up to the 40mm bore (528N at 0.5MPa); if oversized, step down to the 25mm bore (206N at 0.5MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X175 (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 MBLD32X175 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X175 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X175 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X175, which matches the 32mm bore, 175mm stroke, G1/8 port, and 70kgf max force. The MBLD upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body, replacing the original threaded covers.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area on the extend and retract sides, making push and pull force equal. The full figure set for this 32mm bore is 346N at 0.5MPa, 484N at 0.7MPa, and a maximum of 70kgf at 1.0MPa. This non-S SKU has no magnet and cannot take a sensor.
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