This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X275 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X275 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 MALD32X275
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275 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 MBLD32X275, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke275 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X275
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275
The AirTAC MALD32X275 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal force both ways at 346 N at 0.5 MPa and 484 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X275, matching the 32mm bore, 275mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This unit has no magnet (-S omitted), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. The twin rods double the bearing area and resist rotation, allowing a rear rod to carry a cam or flag while handling long 275mm strokes.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X275 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 275 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 MBLD32X275 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 MBLD32X275 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×275 | 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 MALD32X275 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Tracking
Drives a dual-belt conveyor edge guide with 346N equal force, preventing rotational drift over the 275mm travel for consistent board indexing.
Textile Slasher Beam Shift
Shifts sizing beams laterally using the rear rod as a mechanical stop, leveraging the twin-rod anti-rotation stability for heavy fabric beams.
Carton Flap Folder Mechanism
Folds packaging flaps simultaneously from both sides, using the equal push and pull to maintain synchronous pressure without skewing.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275 with MBLD32X275
To replace the MALD32X275, specify the MBLD32X275 to retain the 32mm bore, 275mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Mounting uses FA or LB only, as there is no back cover or SDB option. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; the MBLD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if sensing is added.
Size on the equal 346N force. Stepping down, the 25mm bore provides 206N at 0.5MPa. Stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 528N at 0.5MPa. For the 275mm stroke, ensure external guides support side loads to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X275 (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 MBLD32X275 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X275 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X275 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X275, matching the 32mm bore, 275mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force.
Force is equal both ways: 346N at 0.5MPa, 484N at 0.7MPa, and 70kgf max at 1.0MPa. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the MBLD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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