This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA 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 MTAL20X35CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X35CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 35mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X35CA
The AirTAC MTAL20X35CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 35mm 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 exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X35CA.
This MTAL20X35CA variant features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It uses a G1/8 port, an M8x1.25 rod-end thread, and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The MTBL20X35CA upgrade retains the same force and mounting but upgrades you to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor compatibility if you add a magnet.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X35CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X35CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA 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 MTAL20X35CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MTAL20X35CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Pull
Retracts a cardboard carton sealing flap on a packaging line using 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the spring safely extend the arm clear when air drops.
Lathe Chuck Lever
Pulls a manual lathe collet lever backward against a fixture, relying on the CA clevis to absorb slight arcing as the mechanism pivots.
PCB Drawer Latch
Draws back a spring-loaded electronics test bay latch to release a PCB tray, parking the hook extended to block the drawer during power loss.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X35CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA
To replace this MTAL20X35CA, confirm the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA clevis mounting. The MTBL20X35CA is a direct drop-in. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. On air loss, the spring pushes the rod back out to the extended fail-safe home.
If sizing a new build, step down or up from this 20mm bore. The next size down does not exist in this series, but the next size up is the 25mm bore, which provides a stronger 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If your 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa is sufficient, the 20mm bore keeps the envelope compact.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X35CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X35CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X35CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X35CA, which matches the 20mm bore, 35mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides 81.7 N of usable pull at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It operates on 0.2 to 1.0 MPa pressure, runs at 50-800 mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor.
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