This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X300 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X300 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 MALD32X300
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300 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 MBLD32X300, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X300
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300
The AirTAC MALD32X300 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 32mm bore, yielding equal push and pull force of 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X300, which matches the 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU has no -S magnet, so it 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 provide high anti-rotation resistance and double the bearing load, allowing the rear rod to drive a secondary tool or cam. At 300mm stroke, keep side-load forces minimized to protect the rod bearings.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X300 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MBLD32X300 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 MBLD32X300 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | 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 MALD32X300 Is Used
PCB Drill Spindle Slide
Drives a dual-spindle PCB drilling head with 346 N of equal force, using the twin rods to prevent rotation during precise vertical plunging over the 300mm travel.
Textile Loom Cam Actuator
Uses the rear rod extension to carry an independent cam profile for a weaving loom, operating at 484 N at 0.7 MPa while the front rod drives the primary beat-up mechanism.
Bottle Capper Sync Press
Applies 70 kgf max clamping force to secure aluminum bottle caps, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the repeated end-of-stroke impact at high cycle rates.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300 with MBLD32X300
To replace the MALD32X300 with the MBLD32X300, confirm the 32mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Mounting is FA flange or LB foot only, as double-rod cylinders have no back cover or SDB option. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MBLD replacement will use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you add the magnet. Size your load on the equal 346 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25mm bore (206 N at 0.5 MPa); if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa). At 300mm stroke, ensure external guides support the load to prevent rod side-loading.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X300 (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 MBLD32X300 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X300 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X300 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X300, which matches the 32mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrades the construction from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Force is equal both ways: 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and 70 kgf max at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The MBLD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches when specified with a magnet.
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