This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X60CA, 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 MAL20X60CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X60CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X60CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X60CA
- 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 MAL20X60CA
The AirTAC MAL20X60CA 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, utilizing a bore 20 mm body with a stroke of 60 mm. The direct replacement is the MBL20X60CA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, contrasting with rigid flat-end mounts. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease while a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide supports the Ø8 mm carbon-steel rod, which is plated with 20 µm hard chrome. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Furthermore, the original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X60CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X60CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X60CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBL20X60CA 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 MBL20X60CA 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 MAL20X60CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MAL20X60CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Arms
Drives lightweight thread guide arms on textile machinery, where the 157 N push force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient for lateral yarn deflection and the CA clevis absorbs linkage misalignment.
PCB Shuttle Positioning
Indexes empty printed circuit board shuttles in a pick-and-place line, utilizing the 60 mm stroke to clear adjacent tooling cradles without requiring a bulky profile cylinder.
Small Package Diverter
Pushes small cartons off a conveyor belt, where the compact 20 mm bore saves valuable machine footprint and the self-lubricating bearing prevents maintenance downtime.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X60CA with MBL20X60CA
To replace the MAL20X60CA, order the MBL20X60CA. Confirm the 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT tapered thread, and the CA pivot back cover are retained. If you require position sensing, note that this non-S SKU cannot support a sensor; upgrading to an MBL20X60SCA moves you to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family since the legacy MAL used CS1-M/DS1-M switches. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a bore 16 mm reduces force, while stepping up to a bore 25 mm yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; choose the MBLC variant on the current line if precise cushioning is required. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X60CA (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 MBL20X60CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X60CA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL20X60CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X60CA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 157 N and the pull force is 132 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The rod is an 8 mm carbon-steel shaft with 20 µm hard chrome plating.
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