This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALD series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLD32X400S, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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-S
The AirTAC MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S 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 direct replacement is the MBLD32X400-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X400-S
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S
The AirTAC MALD32X400-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, providing equal force both ways at 346 N each direction at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MBLD32X400-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This unit features a 12 mm hard-chrome carbon steel rod and fixed rubber bumpers. The -S magnet supports CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBLD upgrade moves to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors with a riveted rolling-packed body replacing the original threaded covers.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X400-S |
| 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-S 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-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S
| 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-S Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Tracking
Drives a guided sync belt carriage for PCB panel routing, using the twin rods to prevent yaw and deliver 346 N of equal push/pull force across the 400 mm travel.
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Shifts heavy warp beams laterally on a loom, relying on the dual 12 mm rods and fixed rubber bumpers to absorb impact at stroke ends without rotational twist.
Carton Flap Folding Arms
Actuates opposing cardboard flap folders on a packaging line, using the rear exiting rod to mount a physical cam flag that triggers the next gluing station.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S with MBLD32X400-S
To replace this MALD32X400-S, specify the MBLD32X400-S to retain the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and PT thread form. Mount via FA flange or LB foot on the body, as no back cover or SDB exists. Change your sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Size on the equal 346 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (206 N each way). If you need more, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N each way). At 400 mm stroke, twin rods are critical to resist side-load bending and maintain guidance.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X400-S (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-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X400-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X400-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLD32X400-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and equal force. You must update sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area in each direction, making push and pull identical. The force is 346 N @0.5 MPa, 484 N @0.7 MPa, and 70 kgf max @1.0 MPa in both directions.
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