This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X40 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X40 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 MALD32X40
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40 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 MBLD32X40, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X40
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40
The AirTAC MALD32X40 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder delivering equal force in both directions (346 N each way at 0.5 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X40, matching the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
Because twin rods exit both ends, you gain inherent anti-rotation resistance and double the bearing load capacity compared to a single-rod unit. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept position sensors. The original MALD features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MBLD upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X40 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 MBLD32X40 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 MBLD32X40 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MALD32X40 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a synchronized cutting blade carriage on an electronics depaneling router, using the 346 N equal push/pull force to maintain consistent blade pressure without rotational drift.
Textile Loom Guide
Shuttles a yarn guide back and forth across a weaving loom, leveraging the twin rods to prevent binding under rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling and side-loading from the fiber tension.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds corrugated carton flaps simultaneously from both sides, using the dual rod ends to mirror the motion and ensure the 40 mm stroke meets cleanly in the center.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40 with MBLD32X40
To replace this MALD32X40, specify the MBLD32X40. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option on this body). Since this is a no-magnet SKU, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBLD32X40S and use the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M.
Size your application on the equal force output: 346 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (206 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more power, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X40 (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 MBLD32X40 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X40 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X40, which matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. The MBLD upgrades the construction with a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area on both sides, making push and pull force equal. The figures are 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this no-magnet SKU cannot accept a position sensor.
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