This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MTAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MTBL20X100SCM, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MTAL20X100SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCM 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCM
The AirTAC MTAL20X100SCM is a discontinued single-acting pull mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 100mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X100SCM, matching the bore, stroke, CM cover, and G1/8 port.
This MTAL features a -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MTBL upgrade shifts to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors and uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a fail-safe extended home position. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM 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 MTAL20X100SCM
| 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 MTAL20X100SCM Is Used
Safety Door Latches
Pulls a guard door closed on a packaging machine, using the 81.7 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to secure the latch against vibration.
Tension Take-up Arms
Draws back a tensioning arm on a wire braider, relying on the spring-extended fail-safe home to release tension during an air loss event.
Gripper Closure Mechanisms
Closes an external gripper jaw on a small lathe loader, using the 100mm stroke to clear the workspace before the spring extends.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM
Replace the MTAL20X100SCM with the MTBL20X100SCM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod thread, CM back cover, and the -S magnet upgrade from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure and apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
If sizing down, the next smaller bore lacks a 20mm neighbor in this series, so step down to a 16mm class. If sizing up, the 25mm bore offers 137.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. At the maximum 100mm stroke, prevent rod bending by minimizing side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X100SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X100SCM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X100SCM, matching the 20mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM cover, and magnet. You only swap the sensor family from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder where air retracts the rod and a spring extends it. The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa, requiring a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. The fail-safe home position is extended.
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