This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X475CA, 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 MAL20X475CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X475CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 475mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X475CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke475 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X475CA
- 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 MAL20X475CA
The AirTAC MAL20X475CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20mm bore and 475mm stroke. It delivers 157N push and 132N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M8x1.25 rod-end thread. The direct replacement is the MBL20X475CA, which matches the bore, stroke, force, port size, and CA pivot mounting so you can swap it without altering your existing assembly.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because it lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, though an adjustable air cushion is available if you step up to the MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X475CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X475CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X475CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 475 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 MBL20X475CA 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 MBL20X475CA 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 MAL20X475CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×475 | 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 MAL20X475CA Is Used
Textile Yarn Guide
Swings on its CA pivot to traverse yarn across a winding drum, using the 475mm stroke to cover the full bobbin width without binding.
PCB Degating Station
Pushes a cutter to separate printed circuit boards, applying 157N of push force at 0.5MPa to cleanly snap the support tabs.
Pouch Forming Arm
Actuates a packaging film puller arm in a vertical sealing machine, relying on the compact 20mm body to fit within tight side frames.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X475CA with MBL20X475CA
To replace the MAL20X475CA, order the MBL20X475CA. Confirm your 20mm bore, 475mm stroke, G1/8 port, default PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Since this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL20X475SCA and switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If you need an adjustable cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32mm bore (offering 402N push at 0.5MPa) if your load requires more force, but note that a larger bore consumes more air. A plain bumper does not hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical applications. At 475mm, the 8mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; use the CA pivot to self-align or add an external guide rail.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X475CA (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 MBL20X475CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X475CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The direct replacement is the MBL20X475CA. It offers the same 20mm bore, 475mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount. The main upgrade is a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers, and if you ever need a magnet, the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the old CS1-M/DS1-M.
At 0.5MPa it provides 157N push and 132N pull. At 0.7MPa the push is 220N, with a theoretical maximum of 32kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; it does not have an adjustable cushion, though the current MBLC replacement offers an adjustable air cushion option.
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