This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA 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 MSAL20X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 10mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10CA
The AirTAC MSAL20X10CA is a discontinued 20mm bore, 10mm stroke single-acting push cylinder with a spring return. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. This compact mini bore delivers 106.8 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and requires a minimum 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10CA.
This CA back cover SKU features a pivot clevis that swings on a pin for arcing loads. It has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The MSAL uses older threaded covers, while the MSBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share the fixed rubber bumper, lacking adjustable cushions.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA 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 MSAL20X10CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MSAL20X10CA Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes populated printed circuit boards out of test fixtures using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the spring safely retract the pin before the next board loads.
IC Tray Gate
Acts as a spring-return stop gate on semiconductor wafer handling lines, blocking the next tray until air pressure extends the rod to release it.
Light Part Ejector
Ejects small plastic caps from machining centers; the CA pivot clevis accommodates slight arcing motion as the parts drop down a chute.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA
To replace this MSAL20X10CA, order the MSBL20X10CA. Confirm the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot clevis are retained. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor. The MSBL upgrade uses the same body but offers CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches if you ever need position feedback. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
For sizing, stepping down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest available bore. Stepping up to the 32mm bore gives 317.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa if your 10mm stroke needs more force. At this short 10mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but ensure the CA clevis pin is aligned to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10CA, which matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot clevis. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains the same force class.
The 20mm bore single-acting push cylinder provides 106.8 N of usable force at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. The maximum push force is 169.6 N (about 17.3 kgf) at 0.7 MPa.
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