This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA 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 MTAL32X20CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20CA
The AirTAC MTAL32X20CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 32mm bore and 20mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out. The drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X20CA, matching the bore, stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. This 32mm bore delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa.
This SKU has no magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. The MTAL uses threaded covers, whereas the MTBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, a carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating, and a self-lubricating front-cover guide. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis for arcing loads.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA 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 MTAL32X20CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×20 | 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 MTAL32X20CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Drawbar
Pulls a corrugated carton flap closed on a packaging line. The 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa easily handles the cardboard resistance, and the spring-extended fail-safe releases the flap on air loss.
Lathe Chuck Unlatch
Retracts a pin to release a lathe chuck guard. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the slight arc of the swinging guard, while the 20mm stroke provides a fast, short retraction.
Welding Fixture Tensioner
Draws back a small sheet metal clamp in a welding cell. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs the shock at the end of the 20mm pull stroke, protecting the carbon-steel rod.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA
To replace this MTAL32X20CA, step up to the MTBL32X20CA to keep the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, and CA clevis. The MTBL uses the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family if you add an -S magnet, whereas this MTAL used CS1-M/DS1-M. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure and that the fail-safe home is extended. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
If sizing force, stepping down to a 25mm bore yields 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 40mm bore provides 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. The 20mm stroke is well under the 100mm max standard, so rod bending is not a concern here.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X20CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X20CA, matching the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, CA clevis, and G1/8 port. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design and uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if you specify a magnet.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa with a minimum of 0.2 MPa. Speed is 50-800 mm/s. This no-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor, and the fail-safe home is extended.
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