This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU 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 MTAL20X75SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SU
The AirTAC MTAL20X75SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod, and an internal spring extends it, meaning the fail-safe home position is extended. It delivers 81.7 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X75SU, matching the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet, which uses older CS1-M / DS1-M switches; the MTBL replacement upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers, while the MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. It has an 8mm carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard chrome layer and a heterogeneous grease-retaining seal. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU 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 MTAL20X75SU
| 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 MTAL20X75SU Is Used
Textile Loom Tension Draw
Pulls a thread guide carriage back on a weaving loom. The 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles the tension, and the spring-extend fail-safe releases the fabric if air drops.
Packaging Flap Latch
Retracts a latch pin to close a carton sealing machine. Air pulls the 8mm rod, while the internal spring safely pushes the latch out to lock when air is removed.
PCB Test Probe Retract
Draws a testing probe head away from circuit boards. The fixed rubber bumper cushions the retracted stop, protecting the delicate 20mm bore assembly.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU
To replace this MTAL20X75SU, order the MTBL20X75SU. Confirm the 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. If sizing down, the 20mm bore is the smallest available, so you must step up to a 32mm bore for 261.2 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Never apply an external load on the spring extend stroke. At 75mm stroke, watch for rod bending under side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL20X75SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL20X75SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL20X75SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL20X75SU. It matches the 20mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover, but uses a riveted body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with spring extend. 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 fail-safe home is extended.
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