This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD32X70 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD32X70 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 MALD32X70
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70 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 MBLD32X70, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke70 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD32X70
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70
The AirTAC MALD32X70 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A Ø12 mm rod exits both ends, yielding equal force in both directions at 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X70, matching the 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port and mounting.
This unit uses a fixed rubber bumper and threaded covers, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors. Twin rods double the bearing load and resist torsional rotation, allowing a cam or flag to be mounted on the rear rod without extra guidance.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD32X70 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 MBLD32X70 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 MBLD32X70 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×70 | 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 MALD32X70 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a synchronized blade carriage using 346 N of equal push and pull force, ensuring the twin rods resist rotational drift during precise V-groove cutting.
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide back and forth across the 70 mm stroke, using the rear rod to carry a mechanical flag that trips an external mechanical limit switch.
Bottle Sorting Gate
Diverts plastic bottles on a packaging conveyor, relying on the double-rod geometry to absorb side-load impacts without binding the bore.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70 with MBLD32X70
To replace this MALD32X70 with the MBLD32X70, confirm the 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back cover or SDB option). Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if position detection is needed, specify an MBLD32X70S and upgrade to CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
Size the replacement on its equal force: 346 N 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 force, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD32X70 (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 MBLD32X70 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD32X70 FAQ
Yes, the MALD32X70 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD32X70, which matches the 32 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, G1/8 port and mounting. The MBLD uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, but the force and ratings remain identical.
Because a rod exits both ends, the piston sees the same annulus area on both sides. The force is 346 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 484 N each way at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum force of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this specific SKU has no -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
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