This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X210SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X210SCM 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 MAL20X210SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X210SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 210mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X210SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke210 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X210SCM
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X210SCM
The AirTAC MAL20X210SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 157 N push and 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing an 8 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X210SCM, matching the 20 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL20X210SCM requires the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X210SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X210SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X210SCM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 210 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 MBL20X210SCM 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 MBL20X210SCM 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 MAL20X210SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×210 | 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 MAL20X210SCM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes lightweight PCB trays laterally across a 210 mm gap with 157 N force, relying on the round-end CM cover to accommodate minor pivot misalignment.
Chip Tray Ejector
Ejects empty silicon wafer trays from a testing station, where the compact 20 mm bore fits within tight electronics assembly machinery.
Small Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor cardboard flaps on a packaging line, using the double-acting air action to retract the 8 mm rod quickly after each cycle.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X210SCM with MBL20X210SCM
To replace the MAL20X210SCM, order the MBL20X210SCM. Verify the M8x1.25 rod-end thread, PT port, and CM round-end back cover are correct for your linkage. The -S magnet means you must update your position sensing to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
At 157 N push (0.5 MPa), stepping down to a 12 mm bore is usually insufficient for this stroke, while stepping up to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push. A 210 mm stroke on an 8 mm rod demands a pivot or external guide to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens impact but is not a position lock; if end-of-stroke cushioning is critical, the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X210SCM (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 MBL20X210SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X210SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X210SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X210SCM, offering the same 20 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, 157 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 157 N and pull is 132 N; at 0.7 MPa, push is 220 N; maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet on this MAL works with CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
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