This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X35 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X35 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 MALD20X35
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35 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 MBLD20X35, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X35
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35
The AirTAC MALD20X35 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends of the 20mm bore, yielding exactly 132 N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X35, matching the 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
Because the twin rods present identical annulus areas on both sides, push and pull forces are perfectly balanced. The dual carbon-steel rods double the bearing surface to prevent binding and resist torsional rotation, letting you mount a cam or flag on the rear rod. This MALD20X35 unit has no magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. It uses a fixed rubber bumper and threaded covers, whereas the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X35 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 MBLD20X35 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 MBLD20X35 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MALD20X35 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a circular saw blade with 132 N of equal force, using the twin rods to keep the blade perfectly straight during V-groove cutting without rotational drift.
Label Dispenser Edge Guide
Shifts a paper edge guide on a packaging line; the rear rod carries a mechanical flag to trip a limit switch, confirming the 35mm stroke position externally.
Shuttle Conveyor Transfer
Pushes small plastic bottles between parallel belts. The double-rod layout doubles the bearing length to handle slight side-loading from the bottle mass.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35 with MBLD20X35
To replace the MALD20X35, specify the MBLD20X35 and confirm the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and M8x1.25 rod-end thread. Since this is a non-magnet SKU, it cannot take a sensor; the MBLD upgrade requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you add the -S option. Mount via the body, LB foot, or FA flange, as there is no back cover or SDB option.
Size your load on the equal 132 N (0.5 MPa) force. If you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (the smallest available, so no smaller neighbour exists). If your payload requires more, step up to the 25mm bore, which provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X35 (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 MBLD20X35 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X35 FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X35 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X35, which matches the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and equal-both-ways force. The MBLD uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
The MALD20X35 is double-acting and double-rod, so force is equal both ways: 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 end-of-stroke and has no adjustable cushion. It cannot hold a load on air loss.
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