This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X110SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X110SCA in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 110mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X110SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke110 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X110SCA
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA
The AirTAC MAL20X110SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 157 N of push force and 132 N of pull force through an 8 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series has reached end-of-life, AirTAC mandates the MBL20X110SCA as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the 20 mm bore, 110 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing rod paths rather than rigid linear constraints. It includes an -S magnet for position sensing; however, buyers must note that the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches used on the MAL are obsolete, requiring a switch to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family on the MBL replacement. Additionally, the original MAL utilizes threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body construction for enhanced structural integrity.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X110SCA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 110 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| 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 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The MBL20X110SCA carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
The MBL20X110SCA produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×110 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives a light 157 N routing spindle up and down 110 mm on a desktop PCB milling machine, using the CA pivot to absorb minor spindle misalignment.
Package Diverter Arm
Actuates a 110 mm swing arm to push small electronics boxes off a conveyor belt, relying on the compact 20 mm body to fit between roller supports.
Tray Indexing Gate
Pivots a lightweight gate to hold and release parts trays in a packaging line, utilizing the magnet for exact open and closed position confirmation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA with MBL20X110SCA
To replace the MAL20X110SCA, order the MBL20X110SCA, ensuring you retain the CA pivot back cover and PT thread form. If your application requires position feedback, you must upgrade to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are incompatible with the new body. The fixed rubber bumper on this cylinder softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable cushion; if precise deceleration is needed, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore is the minimum available, but stepping up to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa for heavier loads. Because the stroke is 110 mm and the rod is only 8 mm, side-load tolerance is low; always use the CA pivot to absorb radial stress or add an external guide to prevent rod bending. A plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost, so deploy an external rod lock for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X110SCA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ Confirm back cover (CA / U) and thread (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the MBL20X110SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X110SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X110SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X110SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 110 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You will need to update your position sensors, as the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 157 N and the pull force is 132 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses an 8 mm carbon-steel rod with an M8x1.25 rod-end thread.
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