This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X190CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X190CA 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 MAL20X190CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X190CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 190mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X190CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke190 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X190CA
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X190CA
The AirTAC MAL20X190CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm bore and 190mm stroke. It delivers 157N of push force and 132N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The factory mapped drop-in replacement is the MBL20X190CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable air cushion. It also lacks a built-in magnet, meaning this specific SKU cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for improved structural integrity.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X190CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X190CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X190CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 190 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 MBL20X190CA 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 MBL20X190CA 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 MAL20X190CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×190 | 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 MAL20X190CA Is Used
PCB Degating Fixture
Cycles a 190mm stroke to push populated circuit boards through a degating blade, using the 157N push force to cleanly shear edge tabs without stressing the substrate.
Pivot Arm Diverter
Leverages the CA pivot back cover to swing a small package diverter arm across a narrow conveyor belt, absorbing arcing loads that would bind a rigidly mounted cylinder.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 190mm to tuck minor inner flaps on small corrugated cartons before tape sealing, fitting into tight packaging machine clearances where profile cylinders cannot fit.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X190CA with MBL20X190CA
To replace the MAL20X190CA, order the MBL20X190CA. Confirm your setup uses the default PT tapered port thread and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. Because this SKU lacks an S designation, it cannot support a sensor; if you ever need position detection, you must upgrade to an MBL20X190SCA and switch from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families. If a softer end-of-stroke stop is required, step up to the MBLC20X190CA which offers an adjustable air cushion unavailable on the MAL line.
For sizing, if you need less force you can step down to the next smaller bore, but note that the MAL series starts at 20mm so no smaller neighbor exists. Stepping up to the 25mm bore yields 245N of push at 0.5 MPa. At 190mm stroke, the 8mm carbon-steel rod has low side-load tolerance; rely on the CA clevis to absorb radial stress or add an external guide to prevent rod bending. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical applications.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X190CA (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 MBL20X190CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X190CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X190CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X190CA, which offers the same 20mm bore, 190mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. You can order the MBL20X190CA as a direct fit.
At 0.5 MPa, the 20mm bore provides 157N of push force and 132N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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