This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA in place of this model. The replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Air drives the push (work) stroke and the spring returns the rod — it rests retracted on air loss. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA
The AirTAC MSAL20X100CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8mm rod for a 100mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa (169.6 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X100CA, matching the 20mm bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU features a CA back cover (a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads) and has no magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MSBL swaps the older threaded covers for a riveted rolling-packed body. Because the return stroke relies solely on the internal spring, apply no external load on the retraction. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, as there is no adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 150 mm |
Single-acting minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa (the air must overcome the return spring). Do not apply an external load during the spring return stroke. The AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Push Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 106.8 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 169.6 N |
Usable single-acting force after the return spring — lower than a same-bore double-acting cylinder. Size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement: MSAL → MSBL. Related: MTAL/MTBL (single-acting pull), MAL/MBL (double acting).
Where the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA Is Used
PCB Router Ejector
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return safely retracts the pin clear of the spindle during the next routing cycle.
Bag Filler Gate
Opens a small flap valve to drop product into packaging; upon air loss the spring immediately closes the gate as a fail-safe home to halt material flow.
Light-Part Sorting Diverter
Uses the CA pivot clevis to swing a deflector plate across a conveyor lane, accommodating the arcing motion without binding while guiding plastic parts.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA
To replace this MSAL20X100CA with the MSBL20X100CA, confirm the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot cover. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore is the smallest available MAL size. If you need more force, stepping up to the 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Note that at 100mm stroke on this compact 8mm rod, you must carefully manage side loads to prevent rod bending. Since this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you lose position sensing; the MSBL upgrade would require CMSG or DMSG switches if you add the -S option.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same push direction and retracted fail-safe home
- ✓ Min 0.2 MPa; no external load on the spring return
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ 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 0.2 – 1.0 MPa (min 0.2 to overcome the spring).
- check Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X100CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X100CA, which matches the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, CA pivot clevis, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, and if you need a sensor, it uses CMSG/DMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
This single-acting push cylinder provides a net force (already reduced by the return spring) of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, which is required to overcome the internal spring and extend the rod.
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