This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X160-S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X160-S 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 MALD20X160-S
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S 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 MBLD20X160-S, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X160-S
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S
The AirTAC MALD20X160-S is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, yielding equal push and pull force of 132 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X160-S, matching the 20 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting footprint.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MBLD upgrade switches to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MALD uses threaded covers, while the MBLD replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both use a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion, and the twin rods provide anti-rotation guidance for precision dual-tooling tasks.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X160-S |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBLD20X160-S 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 MBLD20X160-S matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×160 | 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 MALD20X160-S Is Used
PCB Edge-Guide Slides
Drives a guided edge-rail on a PCB conveyor. The twin rods resist rotation and deliver 132 N of equal force both ways, ensuring stable board transfer without yawing.
Dual-Pick Vacuum Heads
Mounts a vacuum cup on each rod end for synchronized part transfer in a packaging machine. The rear rod carries the tool while the front rod matches the stroke exactly.
Rear-Cam Sequencing
Uses the protruding rear rod to trip a limit cam on an assembly press. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 160 mm stroke end-impact without requiring adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S with MBLD20X160-S
To replace the MALD20X160-S with the MBLD20X160-S, confirm the 20 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and FA or LB mounting. Because this is a double-rod cylinder, there is no back cover or SDB option. The -S magnet requires upgrading your CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. Size your system on the 132 N equal force. To step down, no smaller MALD bore exists. To step up, the 25 mm bore provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa. At 160 mm stroke, ensure external guides support side loads to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X160-S (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 MBLD20X160-S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X160-S FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X160-S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X160-S, which matches the 20 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting. You must upgrade your CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family, and the body changes from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The double-rod design provides equal force both ways: 132 N push and 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 185 N each way at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 27 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, an M8x1.25 rod thread, operates from 0.1-1.0 MPa, and uses a fixed rubber bumper instead of an adjustable cushion.
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