This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X40S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X40S 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 MALD32X40S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S 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 MBLD32X40S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X40S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S
The AirTAC MALD32X40S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal force both ways at 346 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X40S, matching the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBLD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The MALD has threaded covers, while the MBLD features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load, letting the rear rod carry a flag or cam. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X40S |
| 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 MBLD32X40S 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 MBLD32X40S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S
| 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 MALD32X40S Is Used
PCB Drill Spindle Lift
Twin rods prevent chassis twist during vertical drill head transit, applying 346 N of equal push and pull force for precise depth positioning over the 40 mm stroke.
Textile Loom Guide Bar
The rear rod carries a cam to actuate a thread tensioner, while the front rod drives the heddle frame, using the anti-rotation guidance to maintain fabric alignment.
Bottle Capper Chuck
Dual rods provide stable bidirectional clamping on plastic cap chucks, ensuring the 32 mm bore applies equal 484 N at 0.7 MPa without rotational drift during capping.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S with MBLD32X40S
To replace the MALD32X40S with the MBLD32X40S, 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 code on this double-rod body. The -S magnet requires swapping older CS1-M/DS1-M switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Size on the equal 346 N force. To step down, the 25 mm bore provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa; to step up, the 40 mm bore yields 528 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X40S (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 MBLD32X40S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X40S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X40S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X40S, which matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. You must upgrade the sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Being double-rod, push and pull forces are equal: 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper at end-of-stroke, not an adjustable cushion, and cannot hold a load on air loss.
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