This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL20X8CA, 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 MAL20X8CA
The AirTAC MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X8CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 8mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL20X8CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke8 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL20X8CA
- 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 MAL20X8CA
The AirTAC MAL20X8CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with an 8 mm stroke. As a bore 20 unit, it delivers 157 N push and 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa, making it suited for very short linear motions. AirTAC replaced this EOL series with the MBL20X8CA, a direct equivalent retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, and its original threaded front and back covers differ from the riveted rolling-packed body of the current MBL. Because this specific model lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accommodate a position sensor. The carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard chrome plating, and the internal heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long-term lubrication.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X8CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X8CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL20X8CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 8 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 MBL20X8CA 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 MBL20X8CA 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 MAL20X8CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×8 | 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 MAL20X8CA Is Used
Pick-and-Place Jaw Actuation
Provides 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa to snap small pneumatic gripper jaws open and closed over micro-electronic components within an 8 mm travel range.
PCB Test Socket Clamping
Exerts 132 N of pull force to hold delicate printed circuit boards securely against a bed-of-nails test fixture without over-stressing the 8 mm stroke limit.
Diverter Gate Toggling
Uses the CA pivot back cover to accommodate arcing mechanical motion while flipping a lightweight routing gate on a packaging conveyor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X8CA with MBL20X8CA
To replace the MAL20X8CA, order the MBL20X8CA direct upgrade, confirming the CA pivot back cover and default PT thread are retained. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL20X8SCA, which uses the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches. For sizing flexibility, stepping down is not an option as 20 mm is the smallest bore, but stepping up to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N push at 0.5 MPa if your application requires more force. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not hold the load; if air is lost, the rod drifts, requiring an external rod lock for position holding. If adjustable air cushioning is required for the 8 mm stroke, look to the current MBLC line, as the MAL only offers a fixed bumper.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL20X8CA (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 MBL20X8CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL20 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL20X8CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL20X8CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL20X8CA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 8 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The new MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the original threaded covers.
The bore 20 cylinder delivers 157 N push and 132 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 220 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; legacy -S models used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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