This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM 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 MTAL32X20SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCM 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCM
The AirTAC MTAL32X20SCM is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the 12mm rod for the 20mm work stroke, while an internal spring extends it back out. It delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The direct drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X20SCM, matching the 32mm bore, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover.
This -S SKU includes a magnet for position sensing. On the MTAL it uses the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MTBL upgrade accepts CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. The legacy MTAL features threaded covers, whereas the current MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact, and the fail-safe home position is fully extended.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM 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 MTAL32X20SCM
| 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 MTAL32X20SCM Is Used
Injection Mold Ejector
Pulls an internal mold core back against 261.2 N of resistance at 0.5 MPa, with the spring-extend fail-safe safely pushing the core out if plant air drops.
Packaging Lid Press
Retracts a 12mm rod to draw back a clamping jaw on a carton sealer, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the repetitive 20mm stroke impacts.
Textile Tension Gate
Closes a yarn tensioning gate inside a weaving machine; the single-acting pull design ensures the gate springs open to release the thread on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM
To replace this MTAL32X20SCM with the MTBL32X20SCM, confirm the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod thread, PT G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. Swap your CS1-M / DS1-M sensors for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke. The fail-safe home remains extended.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 25mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa pull force to 137.2 N. Stepping up to the 40mm bore increases it to 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa, utilizing its larger G1/4 port.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X20SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X20SCM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X20SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X20SCM, matching the 32mm bore, 20mm stroke, and CM cover. You must upgrade your position sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
It provides a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa, requiring a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure. It is single-acting pull, meaning air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it. The fail-safe home position on air loss is fully extended.
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