This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD40X10S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD40X10S 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 MALD40X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S 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 MBLD40X10S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD40X10S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S
The AirTAC MALD40X10S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. Because rods exit both ends, the annulus areas match, delivering equal force in both directions (528 N each way at 0.5 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X10S, retaining the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, and G1/4 port.
This unit features a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, softening end-of-stroke impacts without acting as a lock. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a -S magnet compatible with CS1-M / DS1-M switches. The MBLD upgrade shifts to a riveted rolling-packed body and requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. There is no back cover or SDB option; mount directly via the body, FA flange, or LB foot.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD40X10S |
| 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 MBLD40X10S 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 MBLD40X10S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S
| 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 MALD40X10S Is Used
PCB Edge-Guiding
Uses the 528 N equal force to pinch and guide printed circuit boards through a routing machine, leveraging the short 10 mm stroke for rapid oscillation.
Dual-End Tooling Slide
Mounts a forming tool on the front rod and a cam on the rear, utilizing the anti-rotation twin rods to keep a stamping head perfectly aligned.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Deploys a rear-rod flag to trigger a sensor at the exact end of stroke, acting as a synchronized stopper for 40 mm pallets on an assembly line.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S with MBLD40X10S
To replace your MALD40X10S with the MBLD40X10S, verify the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread form. Confirm your FA or LB mounting, noting that no back-cover or SDB code applies. If upgrading the -S magnet, you must switch from the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the MBLD's CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
Size on the equal force: this bore gives 528 N push and pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (346 N at 0.5 MPa). As the largest standard MALD bore, you cannot step up within this series. With a 10 mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but always ensure the twin rods are aligned to avoid binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD40X10S (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 MBLD40X10S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X10S FAQ
Yes, the MALD40X10S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X10S, matching the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, 528 N force, and G1/4 port. You will need to update your sensors, as the MBLD uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M.
The force is equal because rods exit both ends, making the piston annulus area identical on both sides. The ratings are: 528 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa; 739 N push and 739 N pull at 0.7 MPa; and a maximum of 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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