This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X460SCM, 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 MAL20X460SCM
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X460SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 460mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X460SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke460 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X460SCM
- 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 MAL20X460SCM
The AirTAC MAL20X460SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 20 mm bore, 460 mm stroke, and a CM round-end back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL20X460SCM, a direct alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting interface.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection; the original MAL used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the current MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The legacy MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the upgraded MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption, and neither can hold a load if air pressure is lost.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X460SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X460SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X460SCM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 460 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 MBL20X460SCM 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 MBL20X460SCM 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 MAL20X460SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×460 | 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 MAL20X460SCM Is Used
PCB Shuttle Conveyor
Drives a 460 mm shuttle stroke on a printed circuit board transfer line, using the 157 N push force to move light aluminum pallets between inspection stations.
Chip Tray Ejector
Ejects empty silicon wafer trays from a test handler, where the compact 20 mm bore fits within tight machine guarding and the CM round-end allows slight angular self-alignment.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds light cardboard minor flaps on a small packaging machine, relying on the 132 N pull force to retract the 8 mm rod through a 460 mm travel distance.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X460SCM with MBL20X460SCM
To replace the MAL20X460SCM, order the MBL20X460SCM and verify your 8 mm rod-end thread (M8x1.25) and PT port connections. Because this SKU uses a CM round-end back cover, ensure your mating pivot bracket accommodates the new riveted MBL body. If your application needs an adjustable air cushion rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current-line MBLC20 series. If 132 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, consider the next bore size up (25 mm), which provides 206 N of pull; conversely, if you need less force, note that 20 mm is the smallest available bore in this family. A plain MBL does not hold its position upon air loss, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding. Finally, a 460 mm stroke on an 8 mm rod demands strict side-load management; use an external linear guide or a pivot mounting to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X460SCM (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 MBL20X460SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X460SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X460SCM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X460SCM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 460 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions. You must upgrade your position sensors from the old CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore provides 157 N of push force and 132 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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