This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD40X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD40X100 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 MALD40X100
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100 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 MBLD40X100, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD40X100
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100
The AirTAC MALD40X100 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod cylinder. A rod exits both ends, so push and pull force are equal at 528 N each way at 0.5 MPa (739 N at 0.7 MPa, max 108 kgf). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X100, matching the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, and mounting.
This SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot take a position sensor. The legacy MALD uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Twin rods double the bearing load and resist rotation, letting the rear rod carry a cam or tool. End-of-travel impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD40X100 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 MBLD40X100 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 MBLD40X100 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | 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 MALD40X100 Is Used
PCB Edge Deburring
Drives a dual-sided deburring blade on a printed circuit board router, using the 528 N equal force and anti-rotation twin rods to prevent cutter chatter.
Bottle Capping Turret
Indexes a capping head on a beverage line, using the rear rod as a cam to trigger the next fill station while applying 739 N at 0.7 MPa.
Textile Guiding Slide
Actuates a guided fabric spreader bar in a textile mill, leveraging the double-rod symmetry to maintain even tension without rod drift bias.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100 with MBLD40X100
To replace the MALD40X100, specify the MBLD40X100 and confirm the G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and FA or LB mounting (there is no back-cover or SDB option on this double-rod body). Size strictly on the equal 528 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 32mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa); if you need more, the 40mm is the largest standard MALD size available. This 100mm stroke is well within standard limits, but always support the load to prevent rod side-load bending on the 16mm rods.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD40X100 (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 MBLD40X100 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X100 FAQ
Yes, the MALD40X100 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X100, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, 528 N equal force, and G1/4 port. The MBLD upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body, replacing the older threaded covers.
The double-rod design yields equal push and pull force: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBLD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. End impact is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion or load lock.
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