This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X300CAH, 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 MAL20X300CAH
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X300CAH is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 300mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X300CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X300CAH
- 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 MAL20X300CAH
The AirTAC MAL20X300CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm bore and 300mm stroke. It delivers 157N of push force and 132N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M8x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC superseded this legacy unit with the MBL20X300CAH, a direct replacement retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting for seamless integration.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, and because it lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. A notable upgrade in the MBL replacement is the riveted rolling-packed body, which replaces the older MAL threaded front and back covers. Furthermore, the original MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, whereas the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X300CAH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X300CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X300CAH |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MBL20X300CAH 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 MBL20X300CAH 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 MAL20X300CAH
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | 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 MAL20X300CAH Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverting
Pushes lightweight printed circuit boards across a 300mm transfer gap, where the 157N push force at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes friction without damaging components.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn threading guide across a 300mm path; the CA pivot clevis accommodates minor angular misalignment as the mechanism arcs.
Small Parts Ejection
Sweeps plastic bottle caps out of a machining zone, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to maintain smooth motion over the long stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X300CAH with MBL20X300CAH
To replace the MAL20X300CAH, order the MBL20X300CAH, confirming the 20mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Since this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, you must specify an MBL20X300CAS and switch to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are obsolete. If you need to step down to the next bore, the 20mm provides 157N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 25mm bore yields 245N. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so for vertical loads, add an external rod lock. Because the 300mm stroke on an 8mm rod offers low side-load tolerance, use the CA pivot to absorb radial stress or add an external guide rail. If you need adjustable damping instead of the fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC option.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X300CAH (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 MBL20X300CAH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X300CAH FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X300CAH is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X300CAH, which matches the 20mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
The 20mm bore generates 157N of push force and 132N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at 30-800 mm/s with a fixed rubber bumper.
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