This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X260SCA, 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 MAL20X260SCA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X260SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 260mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X260SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke260 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X260SCA
- 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 MAL20X260SCA
The AirTAC MAL20X260SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 157 N of push force and 132 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing an 8 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. This specific SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot back cover. AirTAC ended the MAL series and replaced it with the MBL20X260SCA, a direct alternative retaining the exact same 20 mm bore, 260 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting interface.
Two structural differences exist between the legacy and current lines. The MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact, while the current MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion if your application demands smoother deceleration.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X260SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X260SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X260SCA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 260 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 MBL20X260SCA 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 MBL20X260SCA 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 MAL20X260SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×260 | 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 MAL20X260SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 260 mm yarn guide arm on a weaving machine, where the 157 N push force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient to shift the lightweight aluminum bracket.
Package Diverter Arm
Actuates a short diverter flap on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the CA pivot back cover to absorb slight angular misalignment during the 260 mm extension.
PCB Shuttle Pusher
Pushes an empty printed circuit board shuttle into a test fixture, relying on the -S magnet and a CS1-M switch to verify the 260 mm stroke is fully extended.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X260SCA with MBL20X260SCA
To replace the MAL20X260SCA, order the MBL20X260SCA. Confirm your 260 mm stroke, G1/8 port (PT thread form), and CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, plan to update your position sensing to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are incompatible with the new body.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore's smallest neighbor is not an option as it is the minimum size, but stepping up to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa if you need more power. At 260 mm of stroke, the 8 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or ensure the CA pivot absorbs the misalignment. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not hold the load if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X260SCA (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 MBL20X260SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X260SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X260SCA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X260SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 260 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot back cover, and -S magnet. You simply order the MBL20X260SCA, though you must update your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
The 20 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 157 N push and 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 220 N 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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