This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X35CA, 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 MAL20X35CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 35mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X35CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X35CA
- 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 MAL20X35CA
The AirTAC MAL20X35CA 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. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL20X35CA, a direct upgrade retaining the exact 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating for surface durability.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X35CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 MBL20X35CA 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 MBL20X35CA 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 MAL20X35CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MAL20X35CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Actuates a thread tensioning guide on a compact textile loom, using the 157N push force at 0.5MPa to gently deflect yarn paths without fraying.
PCB Shuttle Pusher
Shifts bare printed circuit boards between inspection stations in tight electronics manufacturing cells where the 35mm stroke and CA pivot prevent binding.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor inner flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons, relying on the lightweight aluminum body to minimize moving mass on high-speed packaging lines.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CA with MBL20X35CA
To replace the MAL20X35CA, order the MBL20X35CA to match the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL20X35SCA, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest bore. Stepping up to the 25mm bore yields 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts, but if you need adjustable cushioning, look to the MBLC variant. The rod does not hold position when air is lost; add an external rod lock for safety. The CA clevis allows arcing movement, which helps accommodate minor side-play on the 8mm rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X35CA (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 MBL20X35CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X35CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X35CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X35CA, which matches the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 157 N push and 132 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 220 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses an 8mm carbon-steel rod with an M8x1.25 thread.
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