This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU 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 MTAL32X15SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SU 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SU
The AirTAC MTAL32X15SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the 12mm rod, while an internal spring extends it. It delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X15SU, matching the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU features a U flat-end back cover and a -S magnet for position sensing. The older MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a fail-safe extended home position.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU 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 MTAL32X15SU
| 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 MTAL32X15SU Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Pulls a yarn guide carriage back 15mm with 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The spring-extended fail-safe keeps the thread taut during an air loss shutdown.
PCB Router Gate Retract
Draws a safety guard closed on a 32mm bore. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the 15mm pull-stroke impact without bouncing the router head.
Packaging Flap Folder
Uses the 399.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa to tug a carton flap. The U flat-end cover mounts rigidly to the folder frame to resist vibration.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU
To replace the MTAL32X15SU, order the MTBL32X15SU. Confirm the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U back cover, and magnet. The MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of CS1-M/DS1-M. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke. On air loss, the rod parks extended.
If sizing either way, step down to the 25mm bore for 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa, or up to the 40mm bore for 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The 15mm stroke is short, so ensure the front-cover guide supports any slight misalignment to avoid rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X15SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X15SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X15SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X15SU. It matches the 32mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You must change your sensors: the MTAL uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a fail-safe extended home. The usable pull force is 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The maximum theoretical push force is about 803 kgf at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring and retract the rod.
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