This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA 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 MSAL20X65CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X65CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 65mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X65CA
The AirTAC MSAL20X65CA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the rod for the 65 mm work stroke; an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is released. This 20 mm bore delivers 106.8 N usable push force at 0.5 MPa (169.6 N at 0.7 MPa) via a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X65CA, retaining the same bore, stroke, force, and CA pivot cover.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot take a position sensor. Upgrade facts: the MSAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Never apply external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X65CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X65CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA 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 MSAL20X65CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MSAL20X65CA Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Extends to push finished printed circuit boards out of an SMT reflow fixture; the spring return safely retracts the pin clear of the conveyor when air is dropped.
Pivot Arm Deflector
The CA clevis swings on a pin to drive a light packaging deflector gate through an arc, absorbing lateral movement without binding the rod.
Small Part Stripper
Pushes 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa to strip thin stamped contacts from a progressive die, returning to a fail-safe home position on a 3/2 valve signal.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X65CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA
To replace the MSAL20X65CA with the MSBL20X65CA, confirm the 20 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod-end, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot hold a sensor; the MSBL upgrade enables CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if needed. Minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring. For sizing flexibility: stepping down is not an option as 20 mm is the smallest bore, but stepping up to the 25 mm bore gives 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa if higher clamping force is required. For a 65 mm stroke on this small bore, verify side-load alignment to prevent rod-bending or guide wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X65CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X65CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X65CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X65CA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and 106.8 N push force at 0.5 MPa. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) 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. The maximum kgf is roughly 17.3 kgf. Minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to beat the return spring.
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