This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X250 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 MALD32X250
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250 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 MBLD32X250, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X250
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250
The AirTAC MALD32X250 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, so the annulus area is identical on both sides and push/pull force is equal at 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X250, matching the 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port and mounting.
This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper; the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods double the bearing load and resist rotation, letting you mount a cam or flag on the rear rod for dual-tooling setups.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X250 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MBLD32X250 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 MBLD32X250 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×250 | 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 MALD32X250 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a synchronized cutting blade carriage where the twin rods prevent chassis rotation during the 250 mm traverse, maintaining cut accuracy.
Textile Beam Loom
Shifts a heavy warp beam indexing mechanism using the equal 346 N push and pull force, ensuring symmetric tensioning across the 32 mm bore.
Gripping Transfer Slide
Mounts a secondary end-effector on the rear rod for dual pick-and-place stations, using the fixed rubber bumper to soften the 250 mm stroke ends.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250 with MBLD32X250
To replace the MALD32X250, order the MBLD32X250 and confirm the 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back cover or SDB code). Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MBLD upgrade uses the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you need sensing. Size on the equal 346 N force at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down, the 25 mm bore gives 206 N; stepping up, the 40 mm bore gives 528 N. At 250 mm stroke, guide long loads to prevent rod side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X250 (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 MBLD32X250 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X250 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X250, which matches the 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrades the construction from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area on each side, making push and pull force equal. The full figure set: 346 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 484 N push and 484 N pull at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note this SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a sensor.
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