This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X30CA, 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 MAL20X30CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X30CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X30CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X30CA
- 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 MAL20X30CA
The AirTAC MAL20X30CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Featuring a 20mm bore and 30mm stroke, it delivers 157N of push force and 132N of pull force at 0.5MPa. The direct replacement is the MBL20X30CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, riding on a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X30CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X30CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X30CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBL20X30CA 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 MBL20X30CA 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 MAL20X30CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MAL20X30CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guides
Drives 30mm thread adjustments on loom guide arms where the CA clevis accommodates the mechanism's slight arcing swing during high-speed weaving.
PCB Shuttle Diverters
Pushes empty PCB shuttle carts at 157N push force, fitting within tight electronics assembly cells where the compact 20mm body saves valuable space.
Small Bottle Deflectors
Actuates plastic deflector gates on 30mm spacing to sort small pharmaceutical vials, using the pivot mount to absorb minor side-impacts without bending the rod.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X30CA with MBL20X30CA
To replace the MAL20X30CA, order the MBL20X30CA and confirm the CA pivot back cover is retained for your arcing loads. This base PT-threaded model has no -S magnet, so it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL20X30SCA and note that the current line uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, so a plain MBL will drift if air pressure drops—use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 12mm bore yields less force, while stepping up to a 25mm bore provides 245N push at 0.5MPa. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning instead of a fixed bumper, specify the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X30CA (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 MBL20X30CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X30CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X30CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X30CA, offering the same 20mm bore, 30mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is a riveted rolling-packed body replacing the original threaded covers.
The 20mm bore operates on a G1/8 port with an 8mm rod. At 0.5MPa it provides 157N push and 132N pull force. At 0.7MPa push increases to 220N, with a maximum theoretical force of 32kgf at 1.0MPa.
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