This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X350 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X350 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 MALD32X350
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350 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 MBLD32X350, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X350
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350
The AirTAC MALD32X350 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, delivering equal force both ways at 346 N @0.5 MPa and 484 N @0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X350, matching the 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods prevent rotation and double the bearing load, letting the rear rod carry a secondary tool or cam.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X350 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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 MBLD32X350 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 MBLD32X350 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×350 | 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 MALD32X350 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Alignment
Drives a twin-rod alignment gate on a PCB conveyor, using the 346 N equal force to push and pull panels squarely without rotation.
Textile Beam Loom Indexing
Indexes a cam on a textile loom via the rear rod, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the rhythmic end-of-stroke impact.
Carton Flap Plow Folding
Folds carton flaps on a packaging line where the 350mm stroke clears wide boxes and the double-rod design resists twisting from uneven cardboard.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350 with MBLD32X350
To replace this MALD32X350, order MBLD32X350. Confirm the 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option). Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if sensing is needed, switch to an MBLD32X350S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Size on the equal 346 N force. If stepping down, the 25mm bore yields 206 N @0.5 MPa. If stepping up, the 40mm bore provides 528 N @0.5 MPa. At 350mm stroke, twin rods add bearing support but ensure external guides manage side loads to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X350 (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 MBLD32X350 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X350 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X350 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X350, matching the 32mm bore, 350mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
Force is equal both ways: 346 N @0.5 MPa, 484 N @0.7 MPa, and 70 kgf max @1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; you must use a -S suffix model (using CS1-M/DS1-M for MALD, or CMSG/DMSG/EMSG for MBLD) for sensing.
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