This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X500 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 MALD32X500
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500 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 MBLD32X500, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X500
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500
The AirTAC MALD32X500 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder. A 32mm bore yields 346N of equal force both ways at 0.5MPa, with a 500mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X500, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a position sensor. The MALD uses threaded covers and fixed rubber bumpers, while the MBLD upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load, allowing a rear rod to carry a cam or flag.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X500 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MBLD32X500 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 MBLD32X500 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×500 | 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 MALD32X500 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Routing
Drives a dual-sided routing head on a PCB conveyor. The 346N equal force ensures clean entry and exit cuts, while the 500mm stroke handles wide panel transfers.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts a heavy warp beam across a weaving loom. The twin rods prevent torsional twist on the 500mm extension, and the rear rod mounts a mechanical flag for a cam switch.
Carton Folder Plow
Actuates a folding plow on a continuous carton line. The fixed rubber bumper softens the high-cycle end impact without requiring adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500 with MBLD32X500
Replace this MALD32X500 with the MBLD32X500. Confirm the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA/LB mounting (no back cover or SDB). This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; upgrading to an MBLD32X500S changes the switch family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Size on the equal 346N force at 0.5MPa. Step down to the 25mm bore for 206N, or step up to the 40mm bore for 528N. At 500mm, twin rods demand strict side-load management; guide the load externally to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X500 (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 MBLD32X500 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X500 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X500, matching the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. The MBLD upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Force is equal both ways: 346N at 0.5MPa, 484N at 0.7MPa, and 70kgf max at 1.0MPa. This SKU has no magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; an -S suffix uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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