This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU 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 MSAL20X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SU
The AirTAC MSAL20X10SU is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 10 mm stroke. Air extends the Ø8 mm rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10SU, matching the 20 mm bore, G1/8 port, and U back cover. This model delivers a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. The legacy MSAL uses CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MSBL successor takes CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG units. The MSAL features threaded covers, while the newer MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU 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 MSAL20X10SU
| 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 MSAL20X10SU Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes delicate printed circuit boards out of a test fixture using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, with the spring safely retracting the pin.
Sensor Gate Divert
Extends 10 mm to deflect small electronic parts down a conveyor chute, relying on fail-safe retraction if air pressure drops.
Light Part Clamp
Holds a thin aluminum bracket in place for a robotic drill, using the single-acting push stroke to secure the part.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU
To replace this MSAL20X10SU, order the MSBL20X10SU. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
If you need more force, step up to the 25 mm bore, which provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. If 20 mm is the smallest option in this series, step down to a smaller body style if your load requires less than 106.8 N. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke. The short 10 mm stroke minimizes rod-bending risk.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X10SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X10SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X10SU, which matches the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will need to update your sensors, as the MSBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The usable push force is 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa, equating to roughly 17.3 kgf maximum. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the return spring. There is no powered pull force.
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