This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL20X265SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL20X265SCA 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 MAL20X265SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X265SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 265mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL20X265SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke265 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X265SCA
About the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X265SCA
The AirTAC MAL20X265SCA 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. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X265SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 265 mm stroke, G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot back cover exactly. You can swap them without altering your air lines or mounting bracket.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for the 265 mm stroke length. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement shifts to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, operating alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X265SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X265SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X265SCA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 265 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 MBL20X265SCA 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 MBL20X265SCA 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 MAL20X265SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×265 | 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 MAL20X265SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 265 mm thread guide arm on a textile loom, using the 157 N push force and CA pivot to accommodate the arcing thread path without binding the 8 mm rod.
Pouch Sorting Diverter
Extends a lightweight deflector flap on a packaging conveyor to route small pouches, relying on the compact 20 mm body to fit between tight roller gaps.
Tray Push-Off Mechanism
Pushes empty plastic trays from a stack at the end of a machining cell, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without damaging the tray edges.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X265SCA with MBL20X265SCA
To replace the MAL20X265SCA, order the MBL20X265SCA. Confirm your pivot pin matches the CA back cover, your air line matches the default PT tapered G1/8 port, and that you purchase a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor since the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches are incompatible with the new body. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
At 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, you can step down to the next smaller bore if space is tight, though note the MAL series starts at 20 mm. Stepping up to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa for heavier loads. Because the stroke is 265 mm, the small 8 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending, or rely on the CA pivot to absorb angular misalignment. A plain MBL does not hold its position when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X265SCA (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 MBL20X265SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X265SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X265SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL20X265SCA, which offers the same 20 mm bore, 265 mm stroke, CA pivot back cover, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
The MAL20X265SCA delivers 157 N push and 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 220 N push at 0.7 MPa. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.1 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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