This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM 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 MTAL20X75SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SCM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SCM
The AirTAC MTAL20X75SCM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 75 mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers a usable pull force of 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X75SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MTBL upgrade uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers, whereas the MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, so never apply an external load on the spring-extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM 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 MTAL20X75SCM
| 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 MTAL20X75SCM Is Used
Packaging Film Tensioner
Pulls a dancer arm to maintain tension on packaging film webs. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles light web resistance, while the spring-extended fail-safe safely releases tension on air loss.
PCB Test Socket Retract
Draws back a spring-loaded electrical test probe plate from populated circuit boards. The 75 mm stroke provides clearance, and the CS1-M magnet confirms the fully retracted test position.
Textile Loom Catch Release
Retracts a yarn catch latch on automated looms. The single-acting pull mechanism ensures the latch opens under air pressure and springs out to a safe extended rest when the machine stops.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM
To replace this MTAL20X75SCM with the MTBL20X75SCM, confirm the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M8x1.25 rod thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. The system needs at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring, and the fail-safe home is extended.
If sizing up or down, the next size up is the 25 mm bore delivering 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The 20 mm is the smallest available bore in this series. At 75 mm, this stroke is well within the 100 mm standard limit, but always minimize side loads to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X75SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X75SCM, which matches the 20 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM back cover. You will only need to update your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder, so the spring opposes the air stroke. The usable pull force is 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 134.4 N at 0.7 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa, speed is 50-800 mm/s, and the maximum standard stroke is 100 mm.
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