This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA 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 MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Air drives the pull (work) stroke and the spring returns the rod — it rests extended on air loss. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA
The AirTAC MTAL20X100SCA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the Ø8 mm rod over a 100 mm stroke, while an internal spring extends it. It generates 81.7 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X100SCA, matching the 20 mm bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mount.
This MTAL20X100SCA features a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MTAL uses threaded covers, while the current MTBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a fail-safe extended home position, meaning the rod pushes out on air loss. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring extend) |
| 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 100 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Pull Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 81.7 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 134.4 N |
Usable single-acting force after the return spring — lower than a same-bore double-acting cylinder. Size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement: MTAL → MTBL. Related: MSAL/MSBL (single-acting push), MAL/MBL (double acting).
Where the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Pulls a mechanical linkage to fold carton flaps on a packaging line, using 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa to tension the paper before sealing.
Textile Beam Latch
Retracts a locking pin on a textile warp beam cart, where the spring-extended fail-safe safely locks the heavy cart in place during air loss.
Small Robot Gripper
Closes a 100 mm stroke two-finger gripper for handling plastic injection mouldings, relying on the compact 20 mm body to fit tight cell tooling.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA
To replace an MTAL20X100SCA, order the drop-in MTBL20X100SCA. Confirm the 20 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. The -S magnet requires switching from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure, and remember the fail-safe home is extended.
At 100 mm stroke, the Ø8 mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; ensure rigid front-guide alignment. To size down, the neighbouring 20 mm bore yields 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact but cannot hold a mid-stroke load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same pull direction and extended 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X100SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X100SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. You must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides 81.7 N usable pull at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It operates on 0.2-1.0 MPa air pressure, runs at 50-800 mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper. The internal spring extends the rod on air loss, creating a fail-safe extended home position.
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