This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA 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 MTAL20X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCA 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCA
The AirTAC MTAL20X60SCA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 60 mm 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 MTBL20X60SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This MTAL20X60SCA SKU includes a magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches, which upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the MTBL. It features a CA pivot clevis that swings on a pin for arcing loads, plus threaded covers, whereas the MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, requires a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure, and parks extended on air loss.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA 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 MTAL20X60SCA
| 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 MTAL20X60SCA Is Used
Packaging Flap Pull
Retracts a carton sealing arm with 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The spring-extended fail-safe opens the flap on air loss to prevent machine jams.
Textile Tension Gate
Draws back a thread tensioning gate. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the slight arc of the guide mechanism during the 60 mm pull.
Lathe Chuck Guard
Pulls a safety guard clear of the spindle. The single-acting design needs only one 3/2 valve, and the spring reliably parks the guard open.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA
To replace the MTAL20X60SCA, specify the MTBL20X60SCA and confirm the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, CA pivot back cover, and the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and that the fail-safe home is extended. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
For sizing, this 20 mm bore provides 81.7 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up to the 32 mm bore yields 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping down to the smallest 20 mm bore is the minimum option. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X60SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X60SCA, which matches the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. You must update your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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 requires a 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure, uses a fixed rubber bumper, and the internal spring extends the rod to a fail-safe home position on air loss.
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