This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MTAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MTBL32X20SCA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MTAL32X20SCA
The AirTAC MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCA 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 direct replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCA
The AirTAC MTAL32X20SCA is a discontinued single-acting pull cylinder where air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it. The fail-safe home is extended, requiring only a 3/2 valve and a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. It delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct replacement is the MTBL32X20SCA, matching the 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for CS1-M / DS1-M switches, which upgrades to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors on the MTBL. The MTAL uses threaded covers, while the MTBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis for arcing loads, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact without adjustable cushioning.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA 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 MTAL32X20SCA
| 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 MTAL32X20SCA Is Used
Packaging Flap Draw-back
Retracts a carton sealing flap with 261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, using the spring-extended fail-safe to clear the packaging path on air loss.
Textile Tension Lever
Pulls a fabric tensioning lever on a weaving machine, where the CA pivot clevis accommodates the arcing motion of the linkage.
Injection Mold Pin Pull
Draws back an ejector pin on a small plastic mold, relying on the 12 mm rod and fixed rubber bumper to withstand repetitive short-stroke impact.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA
To replace this MTAL32X20SCA with the MTBL32X20SCA, confirm the 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke, as the fail-safe home is extended.
If sizing this 32 mm bore, you can step down to the 25 mm bore for a lighter 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 40 mm bore for a stronger 439.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The 20 mm stroke keeps rod side-loading minimal.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X20SCA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MTBL32X20SCA, which matches the 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA mounting. You will need to upgrade your switches from CS1-M / DS1-M to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors for the new magnet.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a fail-safe extended home. The usable pull force net of the spring is 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa, requiring a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure. It cannot hold a load mid-stroke without an external locking device.
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