This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA 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 MSAL20X10SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCA
The AirTAC MSAL20X10SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8mm rod for a 10mm stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home on air loss. It delivers 106.8 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10SCA, matching the 20mm bore, G1/8 port, and CA clevis.
This SKU features a -S magnet for legacy CS1-M / DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL successor upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The original MSAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper, meaning there is no adjustable cushion. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA 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 MSAL20X10SCA
| 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 MSAL20X10SCA Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes finished printed circuit boards out of a testing fixture using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring safely retracts the pin clear of the board during cycling.
Pneumatic Diverter Arm
Extends 10mm to flip a lightweight plastic guide flap on a packaging conveyor, relying on the fail-safe retracted home when the airline is vented.
Sensor Positioning Stop
Acts as a hard stop for small electronic component trays, using the CA clevis to accommodate slight arc movements without bending the 8mm rod.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA
To replace this MSAL20X10SCA, install the MSBL20X10SCA. Confirm the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 PT thread, CA pivot clevis, and the sensor family change (CS1-M to CMSG). Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure required to overcome the return spring. If sizing alternatives, stepping down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest available. Stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N at 0.5 MPa. At this 10mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but always ensure the CA clevis pin swings freely to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X10SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10SCA. It matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA clevis, and single-acting push function. You will only need to upgrade your -S magnet switches from the older CS1-M / DS1-M to the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG series.
This 20mm bore cylinder requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. It delivers usable push forces of 12.6 N @0.2 MPa, 106.8 N @0.5 MPa, and 169.6 N @0.7 MPa (max 17.3 kgf). It uses a fixed rubber bumper, so there is no adjustable cushion, and it cannot hold a load mid-stroke without external mechanical locking.
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