This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X20CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X20CM 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 MAL20X20CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X20CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 20mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X20CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X20CM
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X20CM
The AirTAC MAL20X20CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder built for compact actuation. Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it uses an 8 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. Because this legacy unit features a CM round-end back cover, it is specifically engineered for pivoting rod-end arrangements rather than rigid static mounts.
AirTAC replaced this threaded-cover MAL with the MBL20X20CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 20 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting interface. The MBL upgrades the structure to a riveted rolling-packed body. Note that this specific MAL20X20CM SKU lacks an -S magnet, meaning it cannot accommodate a position sensor. End-of-travel damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X20CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X20CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X20CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MBL20X20CM 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 MBL20X20CM 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 MAL20X20CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | 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 MAL20X20CM Is Used
Textile Guide Yarn Levers
Actuates a pivoting guide arm in textile machinery, where the CM round-end accommodates the slight arcing motion required to tension and route yarn without binding the 8 mm rod.
PCB Component Populators
Drives a small 20 mm stroke pick-and-place nozzle for surface mount components, utilizing the 157 N push force to seat lightweight chips onto printed circuit boards.
Packaging Diverter Gates
Pivots a small diverter flap on a conveyor belt to sort small lightweight cartons, relying on the compact aluminum body to fit within tight transfer zone clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X20CM with MBL20X20CM
To replace the MAL20X20CM, order the MBL20X20CM, ensuring you match the PT thread form and the CM round-end back cover for your pivot assembly. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an -S designated MBL20X20CMS, which shifts the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. If your load requires end-of-stroke deceleration rather than a fixed rubber bumper, look to the current-line MBLC20X20CM which offers an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the smallest available bore is not an option as 20 mm is the minimum, but stepping up to the 25 mm bore yields a higher 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa. A plain MBL does not hold its position or load when air is lost; the rod drifts. For a held load, utilize an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X20CM (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 MBL20X20CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X20CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X20CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL20X20CM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed structure while maintaining the same mounting footprint.
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. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor like the CS1-M or DS1-M.
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