This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MALD series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBLD32X50S, 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 MALD32X50-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X50-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 MBLD32X50-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X50-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 MALD32X50-S
The AirTAC MALD32X50-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal push and pull force of 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MBLD32X50-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MBLD upgrade moves to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLD features a riveted rolling-packed body. With no back cover or SDB option, you mount directly on the body, FA flange, or LB foot.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X50-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X50-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X50-S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MBLD32X50-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 MBLD32X50-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X50-S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MALD32X50-S Is Used
PCB Edge-Guide Tracking
Drives a dual-edge guide on a conveyor oven. The twin 12 mm rods resist twist during rapid board transfer, using the 346 N equal force to hold panels without skewing.
Dual-End Tooling Slide
Powers a compact slide where the rear rod carries a cam for a secondary action. The 50 mm stroke delivers synchronized motion, while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end impact.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Actuates a tensioning gate in a weaving loom. The equal push/pull force ensures consistent yarn tension in both directions, with the -S magnet triggering DS1-M switches for position feedback.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X50-S with MBLD32X50-S
To replace the MALD32X50-S, specify the MBLD32X50-S to retain the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and G1/8 PT port. Confirm your mounting (FA or LB) and remember the -S magnet requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M. Size your loads on the equal 346 N force 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, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa, which also upgrades you to a G1/4 port).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X50-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 MBLD32X50-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X50-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X50-S is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBLD32X50-S. It matches the 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force. You will only need to update your sensor choice from CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The force is equal both ways because a rod exits both ends, making the effective piston area identical on the push and pull sides. The ratings are 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, not an adjustable cushion.
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