This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA 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 MSAL20X75SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCA 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCA
The AirTAC MSAL20X75SCA is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8 mm rod for the 75 mm work stroke, while an internal spring retracts it to a fail-safe home when air is removed. It delivers a usable push force of 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X75SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MSAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. With a 75 mm stroke on a 20 mm bore, keep side-loads minimal to avoid rod-bending, and never apply an external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA 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 MSAL20X75SCA
| 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 MSAL20X75SCA Is Used
PCB Ejector Chute
Pushes finished printed circuit boards out of an SMT pick-and-place line into a transfer chute, using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa to clear the nest before the spring retracts on air loss.
Bottle Flap Diverter
Extends a 75 mm swing gate to divert plastic bottles between two packaging lanes, relying on the CA pivot clevis to absorb arcing motion and the spring to fail-safe the gate closed.
Light Press Pin Locator
Drives a locating pin into a small aluminum fixture hole during a manual assembly press, providing 169.6 N of push force at 0.7 MPa before releasing air to retract the pin.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCA with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA
To replace this MSAL20X75SCA, specify the MSBL20X75SCA to keep the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, CA pivot clevis, and -S magnet. Remember that your sensor family must change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact without adjustment.
If you need less force, step down to the MSBL16 (confirm 16 mm bore specs) or up to the 25 mm bore, which provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Because this 75 mm stroke is relatively long for a 20 mm bore, ensure front mounting guides the load to prevent rod bending and side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCA FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X75SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X75SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA clevis, and -S magnet. You only need to update your sensors from the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The single-acting push force is 12.6 N at 0.2 MPa, 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa (max kgf is roughly 17.3 kgf). The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa because the air must first overcome the internal return spring before extending the rod.
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