This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X130CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X130CM 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 MAL20X130CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X130CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 130mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X130CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke130 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X130CM
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X130CM
The AirTAC MAL20X130CM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm bore and 130mm stroke. It delivers 157N push and 132N pull at 0.5MPa, operating via a G1/8 port and an 8mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X130CM, matching bore, stroke, force, port, and CM round-end back cover.
Unlike the threaded front and back covers on this MAL, the MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X130CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X130CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X130CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 130 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 MBL20X130CM 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 MBL20X130CM 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 MAL20X130CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×130 | 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 MAL20X130CM Is Used
PCB Drill Spindle Guard
Shifts a safety guard over a micro-drill spindle at 157N push force, fitting within the tight 20mm bore envelope of automated PCB routing equipment.
Chip Sorter Diverter
Actuates a small pneumatic diverter gate at 130mm stroke to route microchips into testing bins, relying on the self-lubricating bearing for high-cycle endurance.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor carton flaps in compact packaging lines where the 132N pull force easily overcomes light cardboard resistance without crushing the material.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X130CM with MBL20X130CM
To replace the MAL20X130CM, order the MBL20X130CM and verify the PT tapered thread, CM round-end back cover, and 130mm stroke. If you need position sensing, you must upgrade to an MBL20X130CMS, which shifts the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but if your application requires adjustable cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, the neighboring 25mm bore provides 245N push at 0.5MPa if you need more force, while there is no smaller standard bore below 20mm. At 130mm stroke, the 8mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads, so utilizing the CM round-end back cover with a mating clevis is advised to accommodate arcing motions. A plain MBL does not hold position upon air loss; add an external rod lock for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X130CM (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 MBL20X130CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X130CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X130CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X130CM, offering identical bore, stroke, 157N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
At 0.5MPa it provides 157N push and 132N pull; at 0.7MPa push is 220N, with a theoretical max of 32kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy -S variants used CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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