This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM 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 MTAL20X10CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CM
The AirTAC MTAL20X10CM is a discontinued 20mm bore, 10mm stroke single-acting pull cylinder with a spring-extend fail-safe home. Air retracts the rod, while an internal spring extends it on air loss. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port.
This MTAL20X10CM features a CM round-end back cover, a G1/8 port, and an M8x1.25 rod-end thread. It uses threaded covers, while the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot take a position sensor. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and you must apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM 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 MTAL20X10CM
| 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 MTAL20X10CM Is Used
Packaging Flap Pulling
Retracts a folding carton flap on a packaging line using 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the spring extend safely if air pressure drops.
Textile Tension Release
Draws back a textile fabric tensioner on a loom; the 10mm stroke provides precise slack, and the spring-extend home releases the yarn without power.
Small Door Latching
Pulls a lightweight access panel latch shut on a machine tool; the fail-safe extended position keeps the door visibly open during air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM
To replace the MTAL20X10CM, use the drop-in MTBL20X10CM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. Remember the minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa, and the fail-safe home is EXTENDED. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MTBL upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
For sizing both ways: if you need less force, there is no smaller standard MAL bore, so 20mm is the minimum. If you need more pull, step up to the 32mm bore, which provides 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. At 10mm stroke, side-load risk is minimal, but always avoid external loads on the spring extend stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X10CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10CM, which matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, force class, and G1/8 port. The MTBL upgrade changes the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
The usable pull force (net of the return spring) is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It is a single-acting pull cylinder, meaning air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it. On air loss, the fail-safe home position is EXTENDED. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa.
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