This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X10 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X10 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 MALD20X10
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder: a rod exits both ends of the Ø20mm bore, so push and pull force are equal. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X10, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X10
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10
The AirTAC MALD20X10 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 20mm bore, producing exactly 132 N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X10, which matches the bore, stroke, and G1/8 port.
Because twin rods share the load, bearing life doubles and the assembly resists rotation without external guides. This MALD20X10 unit has no magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. It uses fixed rubber bumpers rather than adjustable cushions, and its threaded covers will be replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBLD upgrade.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X10 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 300 mm |
Double-rod types have no back-cover code and no SDB pivot; mount on the body, LB foot or FA flange. The MBLD20X10 carries the same ratings.
Output Force — Equal Both Ways (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 132 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 185 N | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 27 kgf | |
A rod exits both ends, so the effective area — and force — is equal in both directions. The MBLD20X10 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 MALD20X10 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a narrow cutting blade on a printed circuit board singulation saw, using the short 10mm stroke and anti-rotation twin rods to slice panels without blade wandering.
Connector Insertion Press
Pushes pin headers into plastic housings on an assembly line, applying 132 N of equal push and pull force to seat parts cleanly and retract without snatching.
Label Feed Diverter
Actuates a deflector gate on a packaging web line, using the rear rod end to mount a mechanical cam that synchronizes the glue pattern with the label advance.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10 with MBLD20X10
To replace the MALD20X10, specify the MBLD20X10 and confirm the 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. Mounting uses the body directly, or an FA flange and LB foot, as there is no back cover or SDB option. Size your load using the equal force rating of 132 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down is not possible as 20mm is the smallest bore. If you need more force, step up to the 25mm bore, which provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X10 (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Force equal both ways (132 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 MBLD20X10 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10 FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X10 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X10, which matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, and G1/8 port. The MBLD upgrades the construction to a riveted rolling-packed body, replacing the threaded covers on the MALD.
Force is equal both ways because the twin rods occupy an annulus area on each side of the piston. The push and pull force are both 132 N at 0.5 MPa, 185 N at 0.7 MPa, and the maximum force is 27 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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