This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBLD20X80 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBLD20X80 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 MALD20X80
The AirTAC Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80 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 MBLD20X80, matching bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBLD20X80
About the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80
The AirTAC MALD20X80 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod mini cylinder. A rod exits both ends, delivering equal force both ways at 132 N (0.5 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X80, matching the 20mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting.
This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The MALD uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper. The MBLD upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if needed. Twin rods resist rotation and double the bearing load for guided slides.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80 |
|---|---|
| Series | MALD double-rod mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBLD20X80 |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 MBLD20X80 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 MBLD20X80 matches these values.
Model Code: Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80
| MALD | Double-rod aluminum mini cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | 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 MALD20X80 Is Used
PCB Edge Deburring
Drives a guided deburring blade with 132 N of equal push/pull force, preventing cutter yaw on 80mm strokes.
Dual-Pick Vacuum Cups
Mounts vacuum cups on both extended rods to pick and place two parts simultaneously in packaging machines.
Film Edge Tracking
Uses the twin rods' anti-rotation property to steer a web guide roller precisely without torsional play.
Replacing the Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80 with MBLD20X80
Replace this MALD20X80 with the MBLD20X80. Confirm the 20mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and M8x1.25 rod-end thread. Mount via FA flange or LB foot on the body; there is no back-cover or SDB option. This non-magnet SKU cannot accept a sensor.
Size on the equal force of 132 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest bore. If you need more power, step up to the 25mm bore, which provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBLD20X80 (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 MBLD20X80 instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MALD Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MALD20X80 FAQ
Yes, the MALD20X80 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBLD20X80, matching the 20mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and equal 132 N force.
Push and pull forces are equal: 132 N at 0.5 MPa, 185 N at 0.7 MPa, and 27 kgf max at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor; the MBLD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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