This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU 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 MTAL32X100SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X100SU is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 100mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X100SU
The AirTAC MTAL32X100SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 100 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 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X100SU, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. On the MTAL it pairs with CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MTBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers, whereas the newer MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both retain a fixed rubber bumper. Remember that the return spring provides a rest, not a lock, so apply no external load on the extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X100SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X100SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring extend) |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Pull Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 261.2 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 399.4 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 MTAL32X100SU
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | 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 MTAL32X100SU Is Used
Thermoforming Film Tensioning
Draws back a 100 mm tensioning bar on a packaging line. The 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa holds the film taut, while the spring-extend fail-safe releases tension safely on air loss.
Injection Mold Gate Puller
Retracts a sprue puller pin 100 mm to extract plastic waste from an injection molding machine. The single-acting design needs only one 3/2 valve for the pull stroke.
Textile Loom Latch Release
Pulls a heavy latch to clear the weaving beam on textile machinery. The U flat-end back cover mounts rigidly to the frame to withstand the 399.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X100SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU
To replace the MTAL32X100SU, specify the MTBL32X100SU. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. Note the sensor family change from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure and respect the fail-safe extended home. At 100 mm stroke, minimize side loads to prevent rod bending.
If sizing force, step down to the 25 mm bore for 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 40 mm bore for 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The 32 mm bore gives 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum standard stroke of 100 mm.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X100SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X100SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X100SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X100SU. It matches the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. The MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M sensors, while the MTBL features a riveted body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder where air retracts the rod and a spring extends it. The fail-safe home is extended. The usable pull force is 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum standard stroke is 100 mm, and it requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa.
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