This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X200 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X200 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 MALD20X200
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200 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 MBLD20X200, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X200
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200
The AirTAC MALD20X200 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, so push and pull forces are equal at 132 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X200, matching the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/8 port and mounting.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing area, allowing the rear rod to carry a flag or secondary tool.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X200 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MBLD20X200 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 MBLD20X200 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | 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 MALD20X200 Is Used
PCB Degating Fixture
Twin rods prevent jaw twist during plastic part removal, delivering 132 N of non-rotating force to cleanly shear injection-moulded gates.
Dual-End Wire Termination
The rear rod carries a secondary crimp tool, allowing simultaneous 200 mm travel for both connector pinning and wire cutting operations.
Label Applicator Platen
Equal push and pull force ensures consistent 132 N contact pressure on both the advance and return strokes for wrinkle-free label rolls.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200 with MBLD20X200
Replace the MALD20X200 with the MBLD20X200, confirming the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod-end thread and FA/LB mounting. This base SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBLD20X200S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
Size on the equal 132 N force at 0.5 MPa. To step down, the next smaller bore does not exist in this series. To step up, the 25 mm bore provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa. At 200 mm stroke, ensure external guides support side loads to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X200 (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 MBLD20X200 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X200 FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X200 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X200, which matches the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/8 port and equal both-ways force.
Force is equal both ways: 132 N at 0.5 MPa, 185 N at 0.7 MPa, and 27 kgf max at 1.0 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impacts but provides no powered hold on air loss.
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