This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM 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 MSAL20X75SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCM 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCM
The AirTAC MSAL20X75SCM 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 on air loss. It delivers 106.8 N of usable push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X75SCM, matching the 20 mm bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet, which uses the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MSBL upgrade transitions to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MSAL features threaded covers, whereas the MSBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. End-of-stroke damping relies on a fixed rubber bumper, as no adjustable cushion exists on this series. Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM 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 MSAL20X75SCM
| 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 MSAL20X75SCM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Pushes populated printed circuit boards out of a test fixture with 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring return retracts the pin safely when air drops.
Light Part Stamping
Applies a single-direction 169.6 N peak press force at 0.7 MPa to crimp small terminal contacts, relying on the fixed rubber bumper for end damping.
Packaging Flap Guides
Extends to guide cardboard carton flaps on a packaging line, using the fail-safe retracted home to prevent jams during an air loss event.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM
To replace the MSAL20X75SCM, install the MSBL20X75SCM and confirm the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod-end thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet (noting the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring. If sizing down, the next available bore is not smaller than 20 mm in this series. If stepping up, the 25 mm bore provides 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa. For a 75 mm stroke on a 20 mm bore, watch for rod bending under side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X75SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X75SCM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X75SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X75SCM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM cover, and force class. The MSBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
The single-acting push force is 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa (maximum 17.3 kgf). Because an internal spring opposes the air stroke, the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa to ensure the air can beat the spring and extend the rod.
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