This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X10S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X10S 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 MALD20X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S 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 MBLD20X10S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X10S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S
The AirTAC MALD20X10S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 20 mm bore, yielding exactly 132 N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X10S, matching the 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because both sides share the same annulus area, push and pull forces are identical, which is critical for precision dual-tooling. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a CS1-M / DS1-M magnet switch, while the MBLD20X10S upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. Both lack a back cover, so you mount directly on the body or via an LB foot bracket.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X10S |
| 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 MBLD20X10S 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 MBLD20X10S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S
| 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 MALD20X10S Is Used
PCB Edge Clamping
Uses the 132 N equal force to grip circuit boards on both sides without rotational drift during conveyor transfer.
Dual-Pick Tooling
The twin rods allow mounting a secondary rear tool or cam, using the short 10 mm stroke for compact pick-and-place cycles.
Wire Cutter Actuation
The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 10 mm end-of-stroke impact in rapid wire harness cutting, ensuring clean cuts.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S with MBLD20X10S
To replace the MALD20X10S with the MBLD20X10S, verify your 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and LB or FA mount. Because the -S code indicates a magnet, plan to swap your older CS1-M / DS1-M switches for the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family used on the MBLD. The 20 mm bore is the smallest available size; stepping up to the 25 mm neighbour increases your equal force to 206 N at 0.5 MPa. Size your loads on this 132 N equal-both-ways figure, and remember the fixed rubber bumper softens end impact but provides no powered hold on air loss.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X10S (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 MBLD20X10S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X10S FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X10S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X10S, which matches the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. You must upgrade your CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family for the new riveted body.
The double-rod design yields equal push and pull forces: 132 N at 0.5 MPa, 185 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 27 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper at both ends, not an adjustable cushion, and cannot hold a load on air loss.
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