This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X165SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X165SCA 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 MAL20X165SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X165SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 165mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X165SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke165 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X165SCA
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X165SCA
The AirTAC MAL20X165SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm bore and 165mm stroke. It delivers 157N push and 132N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M8x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X165SCA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL barrel uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL body features a riveted rolling-packed construction for equivalent durability.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot clevis back cover. The magnet on the MAL functions with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches, but upgrading to the MBL20X165SCA requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The CA back cover allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing load paths. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and uses a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X165SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X165SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X165SCA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 165 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 MBL20X165SCA 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 MBL20X165SCA 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 MAL20X165SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×165 | 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 MAL20X165SCA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router Gates
Actuates a small pneumatic gate to route singulated circuit boards into sorting bins, where the 157N push force easily moves the lightweight panels and the CA pivot absorbs slight misalignment.
Semiconductor Wafer Cassette Loading
Pushes an empty wafer cassette into the indexing elevator, utilizing the 165mm stroke to clear the machine frame while the CS1-M sensor confirms full extension.
Pharmaceutical Carton Flap Folding
Folds the minor flaps on small medicine cartons moving through a compact packaging lane, where the 20mm bore fits tight clearances and the fixed rubber bumper prevents denting the cardboard.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X165SCA with MBL20X165SCA
To replace the MAL20X165SCA, order the MBL20X165SCA, ensuring you match the 20mm bore, 165mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Confirm your mounting setup requires the CA pivot clevis, which swings on a pin to absorb lateral arcing loads. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your old CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors used by the MBL. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 12mm bore (which does not exist in this MAL family) is not an option, so the only neighbor is the 25mm bore, offering 245N push at 0.5 MPa. A plain MBL does not hold a load when air is lost; the rod drifts, so use an external rod lock for safety.
At 165mm stroke, the 8mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending. The CA pivot helps, but you should still consider an external guide rail for heavy offset loads. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if your application demands end-of-stroke deceleration tuning, step up to the current MBLC variant. The carbon-steel rod features 20um hard chrome plating to resist corrosion and wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X165SCA (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 MBL20X165SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X165SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X165SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X165SCA, which offers the same 20mm bore, 165mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The 20mm bore provides 157N push and 132N pull at 0.5 MPa, 220N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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