This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MTAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MTBL20X60U, 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 MTAL20X60U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60U 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U
- 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 MTAL20X60U
The AirTAC MTAL20X60U is a discontinued 20mm bore, 60mm stroke single-acting pull cylinder. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it. This fail-safe home is extended. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X60U. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa.
This U-flat-end back cover SKU has no magnet and cannot take a position sensor. The MTAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M sensors. The MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG switches. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U 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 MTAL20X60U
| 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 MTAL20X60U Is Used
Textile Tension Release
Retracts a fabric tensioning guide on a weaving loom. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa releases the web, and the spring-extend fail-safe safely loosens the fabric on air loss.
Gate Latch Withdrawal
Pulls back a security latch on a packaging machine guard. The 60mm stroke clears the gate, and the spring-extend home ensures the latch re-engages if pneumatic pressure drops.
PCB Test Pin Retract
Draws back a spring-loaded test probe from an electronics fixture. The 20mm bore provides sufficient pull, while the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the impact at the end of the work stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U
Replace this MTAL20X60U with the MTBL20X60U. Confirm the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, M8x1.25 rod thread, and U flat-end back cover. This SKU lacks the S magnet, so no sensor is used. The MTBL upgrade changes the sensor family to CMSG. Maintain a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. The fail-safe home is extended. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
To size, step down to a 16mm bore or up to a 25mm bore. The 25mm bore yields 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The 60mm stroke is below the 100mm max, so rod bending is low risk.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X60U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X60U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X60U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MTBL20X60U, which matches the 20mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. This single-acting pull cylinder uses air to retract and a spring to extend.
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