AirTAC Pneumatics
AirTAC MAL Series Mini Cylinders
The AirTAC MAL series is a discontinued 20-40mm aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder replaced by the MBL series. We supply genuine legacy parts and direct MBL upgrades.
inventory_21451 models availableSeries Overview
The AirTAC MAL series is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with threaded front and back covers. It spans 4 bores (20 25 32 40 mm) with standard strokes up to 500 mm. It is not an ISO 6432 stainless mini or an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Ports are G1/8 for bores 20-32 and G1/4 for bore 40 with PT G or NPT thread options.
The force class spans 157 N push at 0.5 MPa for the 20 mm bore up to 628 N for the 40 mm bore. Theoretical max force at 1.0 MPa spans 32 kgf to 128 kgf. The series uses a bumper cushion and supports magnetic position sensing.
The MAL series is discontinued and end-of-life. AirTAC replaced it with the MBL series. The MBL is a drop-in replacement keeping the same bore stroke output force port size and mounting. The MBL changes the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and adds an adjustable-air-cushion option (MBLC) the MAL never had. Legacy MAL magnet switches used older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors while MBL uses current CMSG DMSG or EMSG switches.
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X440SCA
SKU: MAL20X440SCA
$37.91$45.41
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X430SCM
SKU: MAL20X430SCM
$37.91$45.41
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X425SCA
SKU: MAL20X425SCA
$37.91$45.41
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X420SU
SKU: MAL20X420SU
$37.91$45.41
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X420CA
SKU: MAL20X420CA
$36.05$43.55
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X40U
SKU: MAL20X40U
$24.88$32.38
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X40SU
SKU: MAL20X40SU
$26.74$34.24
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X40SCA
SKU: MAL20X40SCA
$26.74$34.24
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X40CM
SKU: MAL20X40CM
$24.88$32.38
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X40CA
SKU: MAL20X40CA
$24.88$32.38
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X400CM
SKU: MAL20X400CM
$34.39$41.89
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X375SU
SKU: MAL20X375SU
$36.25$43.75
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X375SCA
SKU: MAL20X375SCA
$36.25$43.75
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X375CA
SKU: MAL20X375CA
$34.39$41.89
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X360SCM
SKU: MAL20X360SCM
$36.25$43.75
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X360CA
SKU: MAL20X360CA
$34.39$41.89
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35U
SKU: MAL20X35U
$24.88$32.38
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35SU
SKU: MAL20X35SU
$26.74$34.24
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35SCM
SKU: MAL20X35SCM
$26.74$34.24
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35SCA
SKU: MAL20X35SCA
$26.74$34.24
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CM
SKU: MAL20X35CM
$24.88$32.38
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CAH
SKU: MAL20X35CAH
$29.53$37.03
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CA
SKU: MAL20X35CA
$24.88$32.38
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Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X350CM
SKU: MAL20X350CM
$32.99$40.49
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Typical Applications
Package Diverters
Short-stroke 20mm or 25mm bores provide compact push force for diverting small packages on conveyor lines.
Clamping Fixtures
The 32mm and 40mm bores deliver up to 628 N push at 0.5 MPa for holding workpieces during light machining or assembly.
Carton Flap Folders
Double-rod MALD variants handle synchronous folding operations where equal force on both sides prevents skewing.
How to Choose the Right Model
Match the bore to your load using the force span (157-628 N push at 0.5 MPa). Choose variants by function: MALJ for adjustable stroke MSAL for single push MTAL for single pull and MALD for double rod. Confirm these 5 points before ordering: bore size stroke length port thread type mounting style and magnet option (-S).
Step out of this series to a neighboring AirTAC family if you need an ISO 6432 stainless mini cylinder or an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Because MAL is discontinued buyers should select the MBL drop-in replacement for new builds. If load holding is required note that a double-acting air cylinder does not hold position without pressure so add a mechanical lock or pilot check valve.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and available mounting space
- ✓ Port / thread type (PT / NPT / G)
- ✓ Sensor / magnet option (-S)?
- ✓ Side load — consider a guided model
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The MAL series is discontinued and end-of-life. AirTAC replaced it with the MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder. The MBL is a drop-in replacement with the same bore stroke output force port size and mounting. Mapping is MAL to MBL MALJ to MBLJ MSAL to MSBL MTAL to MTBL and MALD to MBLD.
The MAL series has 4 bores: 20 25 32 and 40 mm. Standard strokes go up to 500 mm. Push force at 0.5 MPa spans 157 N for the 20 mm bore to 628 N for the 40 mm bore. Theoretical max force at 1.0 MPa spans 32 kgf to 128 kgf.
MAL cylinders use a bumper cushion. The magnet option (-S) used older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The current MBL replacement uses CMSG DMSG or EMSG sensors and adds an adjustable-air-cushion option (MBLC) that the MAL never had.
The MAL is an aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with threaded covers. It is not an ISO 6432 stainless mini and not an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Ports are G1/8 for bores 20 25 and 32 and G1/4 for bore 40. Thread options include PT G and NPT.
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