This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X75-CA, 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 MAL20X75-CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X75-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 75mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X75-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X75-CA
- 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 MAL20X75-CA
The AirTAC MAL20X75-CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 75 mm stroke. It delivers 157 N of push force and 132 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL20X75-CA, a direct upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the current MBL body utilizes a riveted rolling-pack design. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 8 mm carbon-steel rod.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X75-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X75-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X75-CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 MBL20X75-CA 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 MBL20X75-CA 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 MAL20X75-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MAL20X75-CA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Pushes a 75 mm stroke to actuate the cutting gate on a depaneling router, utilizing the 157 N push force to cleanly separate composite circuit boards.
Connector Insertion Arm
Extends a delicate pick head 75 mm to seat ribbon cable connectors, where the compact 20 mm bore fits tightly between adjacent PCB lanes.
Carton Flap Folder
Cycles rapidly to tuck minor flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons, with the CA pivot absorbing the slight arcing motion of the folder linkage.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X75-CA with MBL20X75-CA
To replace the MAL20X75-CA, order the MBL20X75-CA. Confirm your 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, default PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, no sensor is needed; however, if you ever require position detection on the new unit, note that the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M / DS1-M family. If you need to step down, the next smaller bore is unavailable in this mini series, so you must step up to a 25 mm cylinder which provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. Keep in mind the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable air cushion; for that, look at the MBLC series. The bumper is also not a locking device, so the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X75-CA (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 MBL20X75-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X75-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X75-CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X75-CA. It matches the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MAL has threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
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.
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