This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA 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 MTAL20X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 10mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CA
The AirTAC MTAL20X10CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the 8 mm rod for the 10 mm work stroke, while an internal spring extends it. This provides a fail-safe extended home position on air loss. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10CA, matching the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mount.
This MTAL20X10CA SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The MTBL upgrade retains the CA pivot back cover for arcing loads but moves to a riveted rolling-packed body from the original threaded covers. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA 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 MTAL20X10CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MTAL20X10CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Retraction
Pulls a cardboard packaging deflector flap out of the carton travel path using 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the internal spring safely extend the flap back when air is cut.
Lathe Chuck Lever
Retracts a small cam lever on an automated lathe to clear the bar feeder zone, benefiting from the compact 20 mm bore and CA pivot for arcing tool clearance.
PCB Test Drawer Pull
Draws back a spring-loaded PCB test fixture drawer using the 10 mm stroke, ensuring the fixture parks open to prevent board damage during power loss.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA
To replace the MTAL20X10CA, confirm the MTBL20X10CA matches your 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this MTAL has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need detection, the MTBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the old CS1-M / DS1-M. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure and remember the fail-safe home is extended.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down is not an option as 20 mm is the smallest bore. Stepping up to the 32 mm bore yields a higher 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa. At this 10 mm stroke, side-load and rod-bending risks are minimal, but always ensure no external load is applied to the spring extend stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10CA, matching the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mount. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa (max kgf is roughly 13.7). It operates on 0.2 to 1.0 MPa. Because this specific MTAL20X10CA SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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