This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU 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 MTAL20X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SU
The AirTAC MTAL20X10SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10SU, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet and a U flat-end back cover. The older MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. Because it is spring-extended, the fail-safe home position is fully extended, and you must apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU 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 MTAL20X10SU
| 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 MTAL20X10SU Is Used
Electronic Connector Unlatching
Pulls a delicate plastic latch back 10mm to release an electronic connector. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa provides enough force without damaging the housing.
PCB Test Fixture Retract
Draws a small test probe arm away from a printed circuit board. The spring-extended fail-safe home ensures the probes lift clear of the pads on air loss.
Small Parts Gripper Open
Retracts a pin to open a tiny mechanical gripper in a watch assembly station. The compact 20mm bore fits tight tooling spaces while the magnet tracks position.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU
To replace this MTAL20X10SU with the MTBL20X10SU, confirm the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and magnet. Remember the minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. The fail-safe home is EXTENDED, and you must apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. The -S magnet changes switch families from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
If you need to step up, the 25mm bore provides 137.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, 20mm is the smallest available bore in this series. With this 10mm stroke, keep the rigid U cover aligned to avoid rod side-loading and bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X10SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10SU. It matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will need to upgrade your sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a fixed rubber bumper. The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa (max 13.7 kgf). The fail-safe home is EXTENDED, meaning the spring pushes the rod out on air loss. It cannot hold a load mid-stroke.
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