This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM 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 MSAL20X10SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCM
The AirTAC MSAL20X10SCM is a discontinued single-acting push mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home on air loss. It delivers 106.8 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10SCM, which matches this bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, which uses the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MSBL upgrade transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers and a self-lubricating front-cover guide, whereas the MSBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this series.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM 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 MSAL20X10SCM
| 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 MSAL20X10SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 106.8 N push force at 0.5 MPa to eject populated printed circuit boards from test fixtures, relying on the spring return to clear the bay safely.
Microchip Tray Gating
Actuates a 10mm stroke gate for singulating small microchip trays, where the fail-safe retracted home prevents jamming during an air loss event.
Light Part Stamping
Provides a short 10mm stamping stroke for thin sheet metal contacts, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the impact without adjustable cushioning.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM
To replace this MSAL20X10SCM, order the MSBL20X10SCM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod-end thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet (noting the sensor family change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure required to beat the return spring, and apply no external load on the unpowered return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down is not possible as 20mm is the smallest available bore. If you need more force, step up to the 25mm bore, which provides 176.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa. With this 10mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but ensure pure axial alignment to protect the 8mm rod.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X10SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10SCM, which matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, CM cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrade changes the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design, and if you use the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) 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 pressure must overcome the internal return spring to extend the 8mm rod.
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