This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MSAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MSBL20X10SU, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X10SU
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
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 direct 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 direct 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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