This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X75 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X75 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 MALD20X75
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75 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 MBLD20X75, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X75
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75
The AirTAC MALD20X75 double-acting, double-rod cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X75, matching the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. Because twin rods exit both ends, the annulus area is identical on each side, giving 132N of force both ways at 0.5MPa.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The original MALD uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end impacts, and the rear rod resists rotation while carrying a cam or flag.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X75 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 MBLD20X75 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 MBLD20X75 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MALD20X75 Is Used
PCB Shuttle Conveyance
Drives a dual-sided shuttle in a pick-and-place line. The twin rods prevent chassis twist during rapid board transfer, applying 132N equally in both directions.
Label Dispenser Cam
Uses the rear rod to actuate a mechanical label stripping cam. The non-rotating rods keep the cam angle precise over the 75mm travel without needing an external guide.
Small Part Ejector
Pushes molded plastic parts out of a die. The equal pull force allows the tool to retract cleanly without binding, while the fixed rubber bumper softens the ejection stop.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75 with MBLD20X75
To replace the MALD20X75 with the MBLD20X75, confirm the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and FA or LB mounting. Note that MALD has no back-cover code and no SDB option. This non-magnet SKU cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBLD20X75S and adopt the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. Size strictly on the equal force: 132N at 0.5MPa. If you need less force, no smaller bore exists in this series. To step up, the 25mm bore provides 206N at 0.5MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X75 (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 MBLD20X75 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X75 FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X75 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X75, which matches the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. The MBLD upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Force is equal both ways: 132N at 0.5MPa, 185N at 0.7MPa, and a maximum of 27kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper at each end, not an adjustable cushion. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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