This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD40X10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD40X10 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 MALD40X10
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder: a rod exits both ends of the Ø40mm bore, so push and pull force are equal. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X10, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD40X10
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10
The AirTAC MALD40X10 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, so push and pull force are equal at 528 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X10, matching the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and mounting.
This SKU has no magnet (-S), so it cannot take a position sensor. The MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods double the bearing area and resist rotation, letting you mount a cam or tool on the rear rod without adding a separate guide.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD40X10 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 MBLD40X10 carries the same ratings.
Output Force — Equal Both Ways (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 528 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 N | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 108 kgf | |
A rod exits both ends, so the effective area — and force — is equal in both directions. The MBLD40X10 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MALD40X10 Is Used
PCB Edge Guide
Twin rods resist rotation to keep a PCB edge guide aligned during conveyor transfer, applying 528 N of equal push and pull force.
Stamping Press Feed
Drives a short-stroke blank feeder in a metal stamping press, using the rear rod to mount a mechanical cam for timing.
Pick-and-Place Arm
Acts as the vertical axis for a pick-and-place arm, doubling the bearing surface to handle side loads on the 10 mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10 with MBLD40X10
Replace this MALD40X10 with the MBLD40X10. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option on this body). Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MBLD upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches if you need sensing.
Size on the equal 528 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more, note that 40 mm is the largest MALD size, so you must change series to increase thrust. The 10 mm stroke is very short, so side-load risk is minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD40X10 (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Force equal both ways (528 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 MBLD40X10 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10 FAQ
Yes, the MALD40X10 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X10, matching the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and force. The MBLD upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
Force is equal because a rod exits both ends, giving both sides the same annulus area. Push and pull are 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and the max force is 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a sensor.
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