This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X65CM, 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 MAL20X65CM
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X65CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 65mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X65CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X65CM
- 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 MAL20X65CM
The AirTAC MAL20X65CM 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 an 8 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 µm hard-chrome plating. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support any position sensing.
As a legacy unit, it must be replaced by the direct replacement MBL20X65CM, which matches the exact bore, stroke, port size, and force. The older MAL relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Additionally, the MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption; if your application requires an adjustable air cushion, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X65CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X65CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X65CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MBL20X65CM 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 MBL20X65CM 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 MAL20X65CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MAL20X65CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Ejectors
Provides 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to eject cut circuit boards from routing fixtures without damaging delicate traces.
Microplate Lid Lifters
Uses the 65 mm stroke to lift thin plastic lids off 96-well microplates in automated diagnostic sampling workstations.
Small Parts Diverter
Employs the CM round-end cover to pivot a lightweight deflector gate, routing small plastic caps on a packaging conveyor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X65CM with MBL20X65CM
To replace your MAL20X65CM, order the MBL20X65CM. Verify your 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. This SKU features a CM round-end back cover, which is ideal for accommodating slight rotational misalignment on rod-end pivots, unlike a rigid U flat-end. If you need position sensing, this no-magnet configuration cannot take a sensor; you must specify an -S model on the MBL line, which transitions you from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. At 65 mm, side-load is minimal, but the 8 mm rod still has low side-load tolerance.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to a bore 12 unit for lighter duties, or step up to the MAL25/MBL25 bore, which provides 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Remember that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod will drift. For vertical loads, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve, as the rubber bumper only softens the stroke end and is not a locking mechanism.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X65CM (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 MBL20X65CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X65CM FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL20X65CM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X65CM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted body instead of 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. Note that this SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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