This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X60S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X60S 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 MALD32X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S 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 MBLD32X60S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X60S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S
The AirTAC MALD32X60S 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) and 484 N (0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X60S, matching the 32 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MBLD upgrade switches to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors and uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MALD's threaded covers. Twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load, letting the rear rod carry a cam or flag. It has a fixed rubber bumper and no back cover, mounting via FA or LB.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X60S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBLD32X60S 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 MBLD32X60S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MALD32X60S Is Used
PCB Edge-Depaneling Saw
Uses the 346 N equal push/pull force to drive a circular blade cutting populated circuit boards, with the twin rods preventing rotational blade drift.
Shuttle Conveyor Transfer
Transfers small automotive fuse carriers between parallel belts, using the rear exiting rod to mount a physical flag that triggers an external limit sensor.
Textile Yarn Guide
Oscillates a yarn guide across a winding drum at high speed, relying on the 60 mm stroke and doubled bearing area to resist lateral yarn tension.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S with MBLD32X60S
To replace the MALD32X60S with the MBLD32X60S, confirm the 32 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Keep your FA or LB mounting, as there is no back cover or SDB option. The -S magnet means you must update your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the new CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
Size on the equal force: this bore gives 346 N each way 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 60 mm stroke, side-load is low, but always support long-stroke loads to protect the rod seals.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X60S (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 MBLD32X60S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X60S FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X60S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X60S, which matches the 32 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and equal 346 N force. You will need to update your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Because both rods exit the bore, both sides have the same annulus area, making push and pull force equal. 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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