This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA 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 MSAL20X75CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75CA is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 75mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75CA
The AirTAC MSAL20X75CA is a discontinued single-acting push cylinder with a 20mm bore and 75mm stroke. Air extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it, providing a fail-safe retracted home upon air loss. It delivers a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X75CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, and G1/8 port.
This CA-coded SKU features a pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin for arcing loads. It lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot take a position sensor. The MSAL uses older threaded covers and CS1-M switches, while the MSBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG sensors.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA 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 MSAL20X75CA
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MSAL20X75CA Is Used
PCB Ejector
Pushes populated circuit boards out of an assembly fixture with 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to clear the ejector pin for the next panel.
Pivot Gate Flap
Actuates a light packaging guide flap using the CA pivot clevis to accommodate the arcing motion, safely springing back to home on air loss.
Connector Press
Seats low-profile ribbon cable connectors into housings, using the fixed rubber bumper to prevent impact damage at the end of the 75mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75CA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA
Replace the MSAL20X75CA directly with the MSBL20X75CA, confirming the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure and apply no external load on the spring return stroke. At 75mm stroke on a 20mm bore, watch for rod-bending side loads.
To size up, the 25mm bore offers 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. To step down, the 20mm is the smallest available bore. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75CA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X75CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X75CA, which matches the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable push force is 106.8 N at 0.5 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.
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