This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU 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 MSAL20X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SU 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SU
The AirTAC MSAL20X60SU is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8mm rod for the 60mm work stroke; an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air drops. It delivers 106.8 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X60SU, matching the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. On the MSAL it uses the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MSBL replacement takes the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families. The MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as single-acting models lack adjustable cushioning.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU 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 MSAL20X60SU
| 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 MSAL20X60SU Is Used
PCB Ejector Pin
Pushes bare circuit boards out of an assembly fixture using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the ejector when air is cut.
Connector Sorting Gate
Diverts plastic connectors on a conveyor; the 60mm stroke moves the gate, and the fail-safe home ensures the line stays open during an air loss outage.
Light Stamp Press
Applies a 169.6 N marking force at 0.7 MPa to stamp date codes on thin aluminum tags, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the impact.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SU with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU
To replace this MSAL20X60SU with the MSBL20X60SU, confirm the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure so air can overcome the return spring, and apply no external load on the return stroke.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest available bore. Stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 317.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa if your application needs more force. Since this 60mm stroke is relatively long for a 20mm bore, verify rod alignment to prevent side-load bending and premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X60SU FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X60SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X60SU, which matches the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, U back cover, and single-acting push function. You will only need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M/DS1-M to the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The usable push force is 12.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 44.0 N at 0.3 MPa, 75.4 N at 0.4 MPa, 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 138.2 N at 0.6 MPa, and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa (max 17.3 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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