This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X450 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X450 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 MALD32X450
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450 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 MBLD32X450, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X450
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450
The AirTAC MALD32X450 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal force both ways at 346 N (0.5 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X450, matching the 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor.
The twin-rod layout resists rotation and doubles the bearing load for guided slides. The MALD uses threaded covers and fixed rubber bumpers, while the MBLD upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. At 450mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod side-loading and premature seal wear.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X450 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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 MBLD32X450 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 MBLD32X450 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×450 | 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 MALD32X450 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor
Drives a twin-rod lift gate in a PCB conveyor, using the equal 346 N force and anti-rotation stability to prevent binding over the 450mm travel.
Textile Beam Traverse
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a 450mm beam, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften repeated end-of-stroke impacts.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor carton flaps via dual tooling on both rods, using the 12mm carbon-steel chrome rods to carry the folding mechanics.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450 with MBLD32X450
Replace this MALD32X450 with the MBLD32X450, confirming the 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). Since this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; the MBLD upgrade with a magnet uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Size on the equal force: this 32mm bore gives 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. Step down to the 25mm bore for 206 N, or step up to the 40mm bore for 528 N. For a 450mm stroke, add external guide rails to absorb side loads and protect the 12mm rods.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X450 (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 MBLD32X450 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X450 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X450 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X450, matching the 32mm bore, 450mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force. The MBLD upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Force is equal both ways because both rods exit the bore, making the push and pull areas identical. It delivers 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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