This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA 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 MTAL20X60CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60CA
The AirTAC MTAL20X60CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a spring-extend fail-safe home. Air retracts the rod, and the internal spring extends it on air loss. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X60CA, matching the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, and CA pivot cover.
This SKU features a G1/8 port, an 8mm rod with an M8x1.25 end thread, and a fixed rubber bumper. It has no -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The MTBL upgrade changes the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body and shifts sensors to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA 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 MTAL20X60CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MTAL20X60CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Closing
Pulls a mechanical flap shut on a carton sealing machine with 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring to push the flap open as a safe rest state.
Textile Tension Release
Retracts a fabric tensioning guide out of the web path; the spring-extend fail-safe clears the material path instantly on air loss.
Lathe Chuck Guard
Draws a safety interlock pin back to allow chuck rotation, with the CA pivot absorbing slight misalignment during the pull stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA
Replace this MTAL20X60CA with the MTBL20X60CA. Confirm the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; the MTBL upgrade uses the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. The system needs a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to overcome the return spring, and the fail-safe home is extended.
To size the bore both ways: stepping down is not an option as 20mm is the smallest available. Stepping up to the 32mm bore yields a higher 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The CA pivot swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. For any stroke at or over 100mm, prevent rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X60CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X60CA, matching the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and force class.
The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It operates on 0.2-1.0 MPa pressure, requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to retract against the spring, and runs at 50-800 mm/s. The max standard stroke is 100mm.
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