This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X500-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X500-S 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-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-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 drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X500-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X500-S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-S
The AirTAC MALD32X500-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, delivering equal force both ways at 346 N each direction at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X500-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This unit features a 12 mm hard-chrome carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 end thread. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. The -S magnet works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MBLD replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors and a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MALD's threaded covers.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X500-S |
| 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-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 MBLD32X500-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-S
| 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-S Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Routing
Drives a dual-sided routing head on a PCB conveyor. The twin rods prevent yaw over the 500 mm traverse, keeping the 346 N cutting force perfectly aligned without twisting.
Textile Beam Indexing
Indexes heavy textile beams on a loom. The rear rod carries a cam to trip an external limit, using the full 500 mm stroke to shift fabric rolls smoothly.
Packaging Carton Erector
Simultaneously pushes two carton flaps from both ends. The equal push and pull force ensures synchronous folding, while the 484 N at 0.7 MPa handles stiff cardboard.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-S with MBLD32X500-S
To replace the MALD32X500-S, order the MBLD32X500-S. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option). Plan to upgrade your CS1-M / DS1-M sensors to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Size using the equal force: 346 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (206 N); if you need more, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N). At 500 mm stroke, twin rods are essential to resist side-load and prevent binding on long slides.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X500-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 MBLD32X500-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X500-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X500-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X500-S, matching the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and force. You will need to switch your CS1-M / DS1-M sensors to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area in both directions, making push and pull force equal. It outputs 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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