This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM 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 MSAL20X35CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X35CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 35mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X35CM
The AirTAC MSAL20X35CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8mm rod for the 35mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. It delivers 106.8 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X35CM, which matches the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. As an upgrade fact, the MSAL uses older CS1-M / DS1-M switches and threaded covers, whereas the MSBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and you must apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X35CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X35CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM 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 MSAL20X35CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MSAL20X35CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 106.8 N push at 0.5 MPa to eject populated printed circuit boards from test fixtures, relying on the spring return to retract the pin safely on air loss.
Chip Sorter Diverter
Pushes a small gate to divert microchips on a conveyor, where the 35mm stroke and fixed rubber bumper provide precise, impact-limited positioning.
Small Part Stamping
Applies 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa to crimp light sheet metal battery contacts, with the fail-safe home ensuring the stamping head lifts clear during an air pressure drop.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X35CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM
To replace this MSAL20X35CM with the MSBL20X35CM, confirm the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL20X35SCM and use CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure needed to beat the return spring.
For sizing, if 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa is too much force, there is no smaller standard MAL bore, so you must drop pressure or use an external regulator. If you need more force, stepping up to the 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. With a 35mm stroke on this compact 20mm bore, keep the load guided to prevent side-load and rod-bending issues.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X35CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X35CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X35CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X35CM, matching the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting. You only swap the cylinder; the MSBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a 0.2 MPa minimum required to overcome the internal spring. It is single-acting push, so air extends the rod and the spring retracts it.
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