This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U 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 MTAL32X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10U 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10U
The AirTAC MTAL32X10U is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 10 mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out when air is released, meaning the fail-safe home position is extended. This SKU provides a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa (399.4 N at 0.7 MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X10U, matching the bore, stroke, force, and port.
This U-coded model features a flat-end back cover for rigid rear mounting. It uses a G1/8 port, a 12 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating, and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. When upgrading to the MTBL, note the construction shifts from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U 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 MTAL32X10U
| 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 MTAL32X10U Is Used
Injection Mold Ejector Reset
Pulls an internal mold latch back against 261.2 N of resistance at 0.5 MPa to clear the parting line before the mold closes, relying on the spring to safely extend the rod out of the way during an air loss.
PCB Router Clamp Retract
Draws back a holding clamp on a printed circuit board routing station by 10 mm, using the flat-end U cover for a rigid frame mount and the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the micro-impact at end of stroke.
Textile Loom Tension Release
Retracts a yarn tensioning guide out of the thread path; the single-acting pull design requires only one 3/2 valve and a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to overcome the internal spring and pull the 12 mm rod back.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U
To replace this MTAL32X10U, order the MTBL32X10U and confirm the 32 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and flat-end U back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MTBL32X10US and use the newer CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke, as the fail-safe extended home is a rest, not a powered lock.
If sizing your pull force, stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa pull force to 137.2 N, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 439.4 N. With this short 10 mm stroke, rod bending is negligible, but ensure the front-cover self-lubricating guide is clean to prevent side-load friction.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X10U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X10U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X10U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X10U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and flat-end U cover. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, and if you ever need a sensor, you would use the -S version with CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder, so air retracts the rod and a spring extends it. The usable pull force is 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The fail-safe home position is extended, meaning on air loss the spring pushes the rod back out. It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to operate and uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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