This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MTAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MTBL20X60SU, 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 MTAL20X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU
- 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 MTAL20X60SU
The AirTAC MTAL20X60SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the Ø8 mm rod, while an internal spring extends it. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X60SU, matching the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, and G1/8 port. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa.
This SKU features a U flat-end back cover and a -S magnet. The MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M / DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. It has a fixed rubber bumper and a fail-safe extended home position on air loss.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU 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 MTAL20X60SU
| 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 MTAL20X60SU Is Used
Electronic Component Test Handler
Pulls a delicate test socket carriage back from the device under test. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa safely retracts the carrier, while the spring-extend fail-safe ensures the socket opens if test power fails.
Small Parts Ejection Gate
Draws back a miniature pneumatic shuttle gate in a PCB depaneling router. The single-acting pull retracts the gate to allow board passage, relying on the internal spring to close the gate and halt flow on air loss.
Micro-Fluidic Valve Actuator
Retracts a pintle to open a metering nozzle in a micro-dispensing head. The 60 mm stroke provides ample travel, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repeatable end-of-stroke impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU
Replace this MTAL20X60SU with the MTBL20X60SU. Confirm the 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U flat-end cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. Apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke. The fail-safe home is extended.
To size up, the 25 mm bore provides 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. To size down, the 20 mm bore is the smallest available. If you need less force, you must reduce pressure, yielding 55.3 N at 0.4 MPa.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60SU FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MTAL20X60SU is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X60SU, which matches the 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, U flat-end cover, and G1/8 port. You will only need to update your sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum force is 134.4 N. It operates on single-acting pull with spring extend, requiring a 0.2-1.0 MPa pressure range (minimum 0.2 MPa) and a 3/2 valve. The fail-safe home position is extended.
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