This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA 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 MSAL20X100SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100SCA
The AirTAC MSAL20X100SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. This 20 mm bore version uses a G1/8 port and an 8 mm rod, delivering a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X100SCA, matching the bore, stroke, and force class.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, though it uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches (the MSBL successor upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG). It also features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads, and threaded covers (the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body). A fixed rubber bumper handles end-of-stroke damping. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA 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 MSAL20X100SCA
| 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 MSAL20X100SCA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Ejector
Pushes routed PCB panels out of a fixture with 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the ejector pin before the next panel loads.
Light-Part Sorting Gate
Uses the CA clevis to swing a diverter arm across a conveyor lane; the fail-safe home retracts the gate during an air loss to prevent part jams.
Foam Pad Press
Compresses packaging foam with 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa; the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact without crushing the material structure.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA
To replace this MSAL20X100SCA, order the MSBL20X100SCA. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA clevis, and -S magnet (noting the sensor family change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Respect the 0.2 MPa minimum and apply NO external load on the spring return stroke. Stepping down to a smaller bore is not an option as 20 mm is the smallest available. Stepping up to the 25 mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa if you need more clamping force. At 100 mm stroke on this small bore, watch for rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X100SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X100SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X100SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X100SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis. You only need to update your position sensors, as the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The usable push force is 12.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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