This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U 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 MTAL20X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10U 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10U
The AirTAC MTAL20X10U is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 10mm 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 exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10U, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The MTAL uses threaded covers and a CS1-M/DS1-M sensor family, whereas the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the spring provides a fail-safe extended home position when air pressure drops below the 0.2 MPa minimum.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U 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 MTAL20X10U
| 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 MTAL20X10U Is Used
Electronic Connector Pull
Draws back a delicate connector latch during PCB testing. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa safely retracts the mechanism, while the spring-extended fail-safe parks the latch open.
Pick-and-Place Gripper
Closes a small vacuum gripper jaw on a SMT pick-and-place head. The 10mm stroke provides rapid retraction, and the fail-safe extended state prevents part crushing on air loss.
Textile Yarn Guide
Retracts a yarn tensioning guide on a winding machine. The compact 20mm bore fits tight spinning frames, using air only for the pull stroke to save valve complexity.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U
To replace this MTAL20X10U, order the MTBL20X10U. Confirm the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and flat-end U back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MTBL20X10US and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure, and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke.
When sizing, verify your force needs: this 20mm bore gives 81.7 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, there is no smaller standard bore in this series. If you need more power, stepping up to the 25mm bore provides 137.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X10U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X10U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X10U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X10U, which matches the 20mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. The MTBL upgrades the construction with a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a spring-extended fail-safe home. The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa, requiring a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa. It provides no powered mid-stroke hold and uses a fixed rubber bumper.
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