This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM 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 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 drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X100SCM
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 drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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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