This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM 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 MTAL20X25SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X25SCM is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 25mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X25SCM
The AirTAC MTAL20X25SCM is a discontinued 20mm bore, 25mm stroke mini cylinder. It is single-acting pull type: air retracts the rod, and an internal spring extends it. Fail-safe home is extended. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X25SCM, matching bore, stroke, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes a magnet (-S) for CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MTBL upgrade uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. MTAL uses threaded covers, while MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. It has a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable lock.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X25SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X25SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM 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 MTAL20X25SCM
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MTAL20X25SCM Is Used
Packaging flap pull
Retracts a packaging machine flap to divert cartons. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles the light resistance, while the spring-extended fail-safe clears the conveyor on air loss.
Textile gripper close
Pulls a textile gripper jaw shut to hold fabric for cutting. The single-acting pull mechanism uses one 3/2 valve, simplifying pneumatic wiring on the loom.
Electronic latch draw
Draws back an electronic component latch on a PCB router. The 25mm stroke and fixed rubber bumper absorb the end-of-stroke shock without adjustable cushion.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X25SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM
To replace this MTAL20X25SCM, order the MTBL20X25SCM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 25mm stroke, M8x1.25 rod thread, G1/8 port, CM round-end cover, and magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. The fail-safe home is extended, and no external load is allowed on the spring extend stroke.
For sizing both ways: step down to a 25mm bore for more force, or step up to a 32mm bore. A 25mm bore yields 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa, while a 32mm bore yields 261.2 N. This 20mm bore provides 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X25SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X25SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X25SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X25SCM, matching the 20mm bore, 25mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and changes the magnet sensors from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The fail-safe home is extended: on air loss, the internal spring pushes the rod out. It requires a 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure to overcome the spring for the pull stroke.
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