This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM 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 MSAL20X100CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CM
The AirTAC MSAL20X100CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8mm rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. It delivers 106.8 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X100CM, matching the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade path, the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MSAL's threaded covers. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting MAL types have no adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke, as the spring provides only a small retraction force.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM 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 MSAL20X100CM
| 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 MSAL20X100CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Ejector
Pushes singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture with 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the workspace for the next panel.
Light-Part Sorter Gate
Extends a deflector flap into a gravity conveyor track to divert small plastic housings, safely retracting to home on air loss to prevent line jams.
Foam Label Press
Applies a brief 169.6 N peak force at 0.7 MPa to tack adhesive-backed foam labels onto small consumer electronics casings before packaging.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM
To replace this MSAL20X100CM, use the drop-in MSBL20X100CM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, M8x1.25 rod-end thread, G1/8 PT port, and CM round-end cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you lose position sensing entirely; the MSBL upgrade would require CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches on a riveted body. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
If sizing a new build, step down to a 12.6 N push at 0.5 MPa (bore 20 @ 0.2 MPa) or step up to the 25mm bore providing 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. For a 100mm stroke on a small 20mm bore, watch for rod-bending side loads—ensure rigid front-cover guide alignment to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X100CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X100CM, which matches the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 12.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 75.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa (max). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air supply must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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