This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MTAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MTBL20X60SCM, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MTAL20X60SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCM 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCM
The AirTAC MTAL20X60SCM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 60mm 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 direct replacement is the MTBL20X60SCM, matching the bore, stroke, and G1/8 port.
This MTAL20X60SCM SKU includes a magnet (-S) for CS1-M or DS1-M switches and a round-end CM back cover. It uses a fixed rubber bumper and threaded covers, whereas the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The fail-safe home is extended, meaning air loss pushes the rod out. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke to avoid damage.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM 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 MTAL20X60SCM
| 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 MTAL20X60SCM Is Used
Textile Loom Tension Pull
Pulls a yarn tensioning gate closed against the thread line using 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa, springing open safely if loom air pressure drops.
PCB Router Latch Retract
Retracts a routing machine safety latch to clear the spindle path, relying on the fail-safe extended position to block access during faults.
Component Tester Drawer
Draws an electronics test fixture drawer backward via the M8x1.25 rod end, opening the bay when the 3/2 valve vents the cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM
To replace the MTAL20X60SCM, use the MTBL20X60SCM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CM back cover, and magnet. The MTAL -S magnet uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Both require a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure and park extended on air loss.
If sizing down, the smaller 20mm bore is the smallest available; stepping up to a 32mm bore yields 261.2 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Never apply external load on the spring extend stroke, as it is for rest only, not a lock. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X60SCM is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X60SCM, matching the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting. You must only update your sensor family from the MTAL's CS1-M/DS1-M to the MTBL's CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, requiring a strict 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the opposing return spring and retract the rod.
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