This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X250-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X250-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 MALD32X250-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-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 MBLD32X250-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X250-S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-S
The AirTAC MALD32X250-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal force in both directions at 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X250-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This unit features a 12 mm hard-chrome carbon steel rod with an M10x1.25 end thread. Unlike single-rod types, the twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load for guided slides. The older MAL uses threaded covers and a CS1-M / DS1-M magnet switch, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X250-S |
| 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-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 MBLD32X250-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-S
| 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-S Is Used
PCB Edge-Guiding Slide
Drives a guided edge-guide for PCB conveyors. The twin rods prevent yaw during the 250 mm travel, while the 346 N equal force ensures consistent lateral pressure.
Textile Beam Lifter
Raises and lowers textile warp beams using both rod ends. The symmetrical 484 N force at 0.7 MPa keeps the lifting platform perfectly level without mechanical binding.
Dual-End Pneumatic Ejector
Ejects molded plastic parts from a press. The rear rod simultaneously trips a mechanical cam, using the 70 kgf maximum force to positively knock out the part.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-S with MBLD32X250-S
To replace the MALD32X250-S, specify the MBLD32X250-S 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 option). Retain the -S magnet, but note the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Size using the equal push and pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (206 N at 0.5 MPa); for more force, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa). At 250 mm stroke, minimize side-load by guiding the load externally to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X250-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 MBLD32X250-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X250-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X250-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X250-S, which matches the 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force. You will need to upgrade your sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are equal: 346 N at 0.5 MPa and 484 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum force of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper at the end of stroke, not an adjustable cushion, and cannot hold a load on air loss.
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