This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X220CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL20X220CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 220mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X220CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke220 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X220CA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA
The AirTAC MAL20X220CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm bore and 220mm stroke. It delivers a push force of 157 N at 0.5 MPa (220 N at 0.7 MPa) and features a G1/8 port with an Ø8 mm carbon-steel rod. The direct replacement is the MBL20X220CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy unit uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL20X220CA features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running smoothly against a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X220CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MBL20X220CA 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 MBL20X220CA produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×220 | 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 MAL20X220CA Is Used
PCB Drill Bit Changer
Cycles a tooling carousel in a compact electronics assembly cell, using the 157 N push force to index drill bits accurately within a tight 20mm bore envelope.
Pharmacy Drawer Actuator
Extends a dispensing tray in an automated pharmacy kiosk, where the 220mm stroke provides full extension and the CA pivot absorbs slight mounting misalignments.
Test Tube Ejector
Pushes a rack of vials out of a centrifuge loading dock, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to maintain smooth motion across thousands of daily cycles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA with MBL20X220CA
To replace the MAL20X220CA, order the MBL20X220CA. Confirm your 20mm bore, 220mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If you need to downsize for a lighter task, the next size down is the 12mm bore class (confirm from datasheet); if you need more force, step up to the 25mm bore, which provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. If you require an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC series on the current line.
At 220mm of travel, the small Ø8 mm rod has limited side-load tolerance. The CA pivot back cover is ideal here, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X220CA (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 MBL20X220CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X220CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X220CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X220CA. It offers the same 20mm bore, 220mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
The 20mm bore delivers a push force of 157 N and a pull force of 132 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Note that this SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor.
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