This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD40X200 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD40X200 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 MALD40X200
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200 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 MBLD40X200, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD40X200
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200
The AirTAC MALD40X200 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, giving equal push and pull force of 528 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X200, matching the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port and mounting.
This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. It uses fixed rubber bumpers, not adjustable cushions. Unlike the threaded covers on this MALD, the MBLD replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load for guided slide applications.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD40X200 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MBLD40X200 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 MBLD40X200 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×200 | 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 MALD40X200 Is Used
PCB Edge Conveyor Lift
Lifts populated PCBs between conveyor belts. The twin rods prevent chassis twist during the 200 mm travel, while 528 N handles the pallet weight equally in push and pull.
Textile Guiding Slide
Drives a fabric guide carriage on a loom. The rear rod carries a cam to trip a thread-break limit switch, operating without a cylinder-mounted sensor.
Transfer Chuck Actuator
Shifts a dual-tooling chuck between two CNC spindles. Equal both-ways force ensures identical clamping pressure regardless of travel direction.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200 with MBLD40X200
Replace the MALD40X200 with the exact drop-in MBLD40X200. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting. Because this is a no-S SKU, it cannot accept a sensor; the MBLD upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches if sensing is added later. 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, 40 mm is the largest MALD size available. For a 200 mm stroke, use a guide to prevent rod side-load and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD40X200 (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 MBLD40X200 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD40X200 FAQ
Yes, the MALD40X200 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD40X200, matching the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port and mounting. The MBLD uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, but all ratings are identical.
Push and pull force are equal: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor. The MBLD replacement uses CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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