This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X400 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 MALD32X400
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400 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 MBLD32X400, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X400
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400
The AirTAC MALD32X400 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod cylinder. A rod exits both ends, delivering equal force in both directions at 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X400, matching the 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This non-magnet SKU cannot take a position sensor. The MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods provide high anti-rotation resistance and allow a rear-mounted flag or cam for dual-tooling setups.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X400 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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 MBLD32X400 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 MBLD32X400 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×400 | 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 MALD32X400 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor
Drives a guided lift station in a PCB edge conveyor, using the twin rods to resist rotational twist over the 400mm stroke while moving 346N of board assemblies.
Textile Beam Indexer
Indexes a yarn beam in a textile machine using the rear rod for a mechanical flag, ensuring equal push and pull force for precise 400mm positioning.
Carton Folder Flap
Synchronizes a carton folder flap mechanism, relying on the double-rod's added bearing capacity to maintain parallel tracking without bind over extended travel.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400 with MBLD32X400
Replace this MALD32X400 with the exact MBLD32X400. Confirm the 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back cover or SDB). Since this is a non-magnet SKU, it cannot accept a sensor; upgrading to an MBLD-S changes the switch family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Size on the equal 346 N force. To step down, the 25mm bore provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa; to step up, the 40mm bore provides 528 N. At 400mm stroke, ensure external guides to prevent rod side-loading and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X400 (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 MBLD32X400 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X400 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X400, which matches the 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force ratings. The MBLD upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Because a rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on the push and pull sides. The force is 346 N at 0.5 MPa and 484 N at 0.7 MPa each way, with a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor.
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