This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM 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 MTAL20X75CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75CM is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 75mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75CM
The AirTAC MTAL20X75CM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it. This 20mm bore SKU yields a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X75CM.
This CM round-end cover model uses a G1/8 port and an M8x1.25 rod-end thread. It lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The original MTAL uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper. The MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM 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 MTAL20X75CM
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MTAL20X75CM Is Used
Packaging Flap Folding
Pulls a cardboard carton flap closed on a packaging line. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa provides reliable tension, and the spring-extend fail-safe releases the flap when air drops.
Textile Loom Tensioning
Draws back a thread guide on a weaving loom. The 20mm bore fits tight loom frames, using the spring return to safely relax yarn tension during machine stops.
Small Part Ejector
Retracts a small ejector pin on a PCB router. Air pulls the 8mm rod back to clear the work area, and the spring pushes it out to rest when the cycle ends.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM
Replace this MTAL20X75CM with the MTBL20X75CM. Confirm the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM cover, and M8x1.25 rod thread. The MTBL matches these specs and the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. Remember the fail-safe home is extended. Do not apply external loads on the spring extend stroke.
To size this cylinder, the 20mm bore gives 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down is not possible as 20mm is the smallest. Stepping up to the 25mm bore yields 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa, providing a stronger pull for heavier mechanisms.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X75CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X75CM. It matches the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM cover, and force ratings. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum force is roughly 13.7 kgf. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor. The MTBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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