This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM 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 MTAL20X10SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SCM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SCM
The AirTAC MTAL20X10SCM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 10 mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MTBL replacement upgrades this to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MTAL uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the MTBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Never apply an external load on the unpowered spring-extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM 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 MTAL20X10SCM
| 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 MTAL20X10SCM Is Used
Electronic Connector Unlatching
Pulls a delicate plastic latch back 10 mm during automated connector testing, using the 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa to release the part safely.
Small Parts Ejector Gate
Retracts a tiny gate on a PCB pick-and-place handler, relying on the spring-extended fail-safe to close the gate and trap parts on air loss.
Sensor Cover Retention
Draws back a calibration cover on an optical sensor housing, where the compact 20 mm bore and short 10 mm stroke fit tight electronics enclosures.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM
Replace this MTAL20X10SCM with the MTBL20X10SCM, confirming the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, CM round-end cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2 MPa. If you need less force, there is no smaller standard MAL bore; if you need more, step up to the 25 mm bore which provides 137.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. The fail-safe home is extended, and no external load should ride the spring-extend stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X10SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10SCM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM cover. You must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa, speed is 50-800 mm/s, and it has a fixed rubber bumper. The maximum standard stroke is 100 mm.
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