This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X25-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X25-S 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 MALD32X25-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S 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 MBLD32X25-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X25-S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S
The AirTAC MALD32X25-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 32mm bore, yielding equal force in both directions at 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X25-S, matching the 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing. The legacy MALD uses CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MBLD upgrade transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the modern MBLD replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X25-S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 MBLD32X25-S 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 MBLD32X25-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MALD32X25-S Is Used
PCB Router Spindle Lift
Lifts a routing spindle on a depaneling machine. The twin 12mm rods prevent torsional deflection during plunge, using the 346N equal force to maintain consistent cut depth on both up and down strokes.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Shuttles a yarn guide on a weaving loom. The rear extending rod mounts a mechanical flag to trip an external limit, while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the rapid 25mm stroke impacts at high cycle rates.
Bottle Capper Sync Slide
Drives a capping head on a rotary bottling line. The dual-rod architecture provides the anti-rotation stability needed to thread caps straight, relying on the 484N force at 0.7 MPa for secure tightening.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S with MBLD32X25-S
To replace the MALD32X25-S, specify the MBLD32X25-S. Confirm the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Mounting is limited to FA or LB styles, as double-rod cylinders have no back cover and do not accept SDB accessories. You must also update your sensing setup: the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches will not fit the new body, requiring CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Size your application using the equal push and pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore which provides 206 N both ways. If you need more power, step up to the 40mm bore which delivers 528 N both ways at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X25-S (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 MBLD32X25-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X25-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X25-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X25-S. It matches the 32mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force ratings. You will need to switch your position sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M series to the new CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are equal: 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper at the end of stroke for impact absorption; it does not have an adjustable cushion, nor does it provide pneumatic load holding on air loss.
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