This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA 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 MTAL32X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 10mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10CA
The AirTAC MTAL32X10CA is a discontinued single-acting pull mini cylinder with a 32mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, meaning the fail-safe home position is fully extended. It delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X10CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port.
This SKU features a CA back cover that acts as a pivot clevis, swinging on a pin to absorb arcing loads. It has no magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor. The MTAL uses threaded covers and a PT port thread form, while the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA 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 MTAL32X10CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MTAL32X10CA Is Used
Packaging Lid Lifter
Pulls a packaging lid linkage with 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa, using the 10mm stroke to tension the mechanism before a spring-extended fail-safe release.
PCB Test Probe Drive
Retracts a moving bed-of-nails test fixture out of the way; the spring-extended fail-safe parks the probes safely away from the board on air loss.
Lathe Chuck Unlatch
Draws back a cam lock on a CNC lathe spindle using 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa, with the CA clevis absorbing the arcing swing of the loader arm.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA
To replace this MTAL32X10CA with the MTBL32X10CA, confirm the 32mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CA pivot back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the MTBL upgrade would use CMSG or DMSG switches if you ever add an -S variant. Maintain a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa and never apply an external load to the spring-extend stroke.
If sizing up or down, the next size down is the 25mm bore yielding 137.2 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, while the next size up is the 40mm bore providing 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Even at a 10mm stroke, be mindful of side loads to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X10CA, which matches the 32mm bore, 10mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. The MTBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
This 32mm bore single-acting pull cylinder delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, with a maximum standard stroke of 100mm. It has no magnet and cannot take a sensor.
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