This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM 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 MSAL20X60SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SCM
The AirTAC MSAL20X60SCM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. The 20 mm bore uses a G1/8 port and an 8 mm rod, delivering a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X60SCM, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port.
This CM round-end code includes the -S magnet, which pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MSBL upgrade switches to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. A minimum 0.2 MPa pressure is required to overcome the return spring, and you must apply no external load on the return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM 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 MSAL20X60SCM
| 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 MSAL20X60SCM Is Used
PCB ejector pins
Uses 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa to push populated circuit boards out of test fixtures. The spring return guarantees pins clear the board on air loss.
Light-part sorter gate
Actuates a diverter flap for small plastic components. The 60 mm stroke provides exact travel, and the fail-safe home prevents line jams.
Clamp for drill fixtures
Holds light aluminum brackets during drilling. The 20 mm bore fits tight tooling envelopes, while the fixed rubber bumper softens stroke ends.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM
To replace the MSAL20X60SCM, install the drop-in MSBL20X60SCM. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure and avoid external loads on the spring return. Stepping down is not an option as 20 mm is the smallest bore. Stepping up to the 25 mm bore gives 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa if you need more force. At 60 mm stroke, the 8 mm rod is robust, but always guard against side-load rod-bending on small bores.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X60SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X60SCM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of CS1-M/DS1-M.
The usable push force is 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 must overcome the internal return spring. The maximum force is 17.3 kgf.
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