This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM 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 MSAL20X60CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60CM
The AirTAC MSAL20X60CM is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 20mm bore and 60mm stroke. Air extends the rod, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when pressure drops. It delivers a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X60CM, matching the bore, stroke, CM round-end cover, and G1/8 port.
This SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. When upgrading to the MSBL, note the body changes from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design. This MSAL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, meaning there is no adjustable cushion. The 8mm carbon-steel rod is hard-chrome plated to resist wear in tight assembly spaces.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM 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 MSAL20X60CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MSAL20X60CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Pushes delicate printed circuit boards out of a test fixture using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return guarantees pins clear the zone when air is cut.
Light-Part Sorting Gate
Diverts small plastic caps on a conveyor line where a fail-safe retracted home prevents line jams during an emergency stop.
Packaging Flap Tuck
Extends 60mm to fold a carton flap during continuous motion packaging, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the rapid end impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM
To replace this MSAL20X60CM with the MSBL20X60CM, confirm the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and CM round-end back cover. Because this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; if you need position detection in the new MSBL, you must add the -S option and switch from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure required to overcome the return spring, and never apply an external load on the spring return stroke.
If sizing a new application, step down or up based on push force. The next size up is the 25mm bore, yielding 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa for heavier ejection. The 20mm bore is the smallest available, so there is no smaller option; if 106.8 N is excessive, you must reduce your regulated air pressure. For a 60mm stroke on these small bores, ensure your mounting resists side-load to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X60CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X60CM, which matches the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
This 20mm bore single-acting push cylinder provides a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 17.3 kgf). Because an internal spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to ensure the air can overcome the spring.
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