This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA 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 MTAL32X15SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SCA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SCA
The AirTAC MTAL32X15SCA is a discontinued 32mm bore, 15mm stroke single-acting pull cylinder. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers a usable pull force of 261.2N at 0.5MPa and 399.4N at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X15SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This MTAL32X15SCA SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MTBL replacement upgrades this to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The legacy MTAL body uses threaded covers, whereas the modern MTBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, and the 12mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA 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 MTAL32X15SCA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MTAL32X15SCA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Pulls a mechanical linkage to fold carton flaps on a packaging line. The 261.2N pull at 0.5MPa overcomes hinge friction, and the spring-extended fail-safe opens the folder on air loss.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Retracts a yarn tensioning guide on a weaving loom. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the arcing guide path, while the 15mm stroke provides precise tension adjustments.
CNC Lathe Door Latch
Pulls a safety interlock pin on a CNC lathe spindle guard. Air retracts the pin to allow access, and the spring extends it to lock the door during machining.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA
To replace the MTAL32X15SCA, install the MTBL32X15SCA. Confirm the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Operating pressure must be at least 0.2MPa, and you must apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. The fail-safe home is extended.
If sizing this pull cylinder, step down to the 25mm bore for lighter duty (137.2N pull at 0.5MPa) or step up to the 40mm bore for heavier loads (439.4N pull at 0.5MPa). The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact. Because the 15mm stroke is very short, verify pin alignment to prevent rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SCA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X15SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X15SCA, which matches the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. The MTBL upgrades the threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body and changes the -S magnet sensor compatibility from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder where air retracts the rod and a spring extends it, making the fail-safe home position extended. The usable pull force is 261.2N at 0.5MPa and 399.4N at 0.7MPa. The maximum force is approximately 40.8kgf at 0.7MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2MPa.
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