This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM 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 MSAL20X80CM
The AirTAC Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X80CM is a single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 80mm 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke80 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM
About the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X80CM
The AirTAC MSAL20X80CM is a discontinued single-acting push, spring-return mini cylinder. Air extends the 8mm rod for an 80mm 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 and 169.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X80CM, matching the 20mm bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover.
This non-magnet SKU cannot take a position sensor. The MSBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MSAL's threaded covers, and its magnet versions use modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion. Never apply an external load on the spring return stroke.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X80CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X80CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM 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 MSAL20X80CM
| MSAL | Single acting, push (spring return) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×80 | 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 MSAL20X80CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Pushes finished circuit boards out of an assembly fixture using 106.8 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring return to retract the pin clear of the conveyor.
Packaging Flap Sealer
Extends 80mm to hold a cardboard carton flap during hot-melt gluing, with the fail-safe retracted home preventing jams if the air supply drops.
Textile Loom Cutter
Drives a small blade to sever yarn tails, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-stop impact and the compact 20mm body fits tight loom clearances.
Replacing the Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X80CM with AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM
To replace this MSAL20X80CM, order the MSBL20X80CM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod-end, and CM round-end cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MSBL20X80S variant and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure to overcome the return spring, and never apply external load on the return stroke.
If sizing up or down, the neighbouring 25mm bore yields 176.4 N at 0.5 MPa for heavier jobs, while stepping down is not available as 20mm is the smallest standard size. For an 80mm stroke on a 20mm bore, watch for side-load and rod-bending forces; ensure rigid front mounting or a guide rail to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM (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 AIRTACMSBLFRONTSINGLEACTINGCOMPACTCYLINDERMSBL20X80CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MSAL Front Single Acting Compact Cylinder MSAL20X80CM FAQ
Yes, the MSAL20X80CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MSBL20X80CM, which matches the 20mm bore, 80mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MSBL features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, but force ratings remain identical.
The usable push force (net of the return spring) is 12.6 N at 0.2 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 working pressure is 0.2 MPa because the compressed air must overcome the internal return spring to extend the rod.
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