This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU 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 MTAL32X30SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X30SU is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 30mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X30SU
The AirTAC MTAL32X30SU is a discontinued 32mm mini pneumatic cylinder configured for single-acting pull operation. Air retracts the 12mm rod to perform work, while an internal spring extends it when pressure drops. It delivers a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the current MTBL32X30SU, which matches the 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. On the MTAL, it pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, while the modern MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Remember that the fail-safe home is extended, and no external load should be applied to the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X30SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X30SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU 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 MTAL32X30SU
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MTAL32X30SU Is Used
Packaging flap closing
Pulls a mechanical flap shut on a carton sealing machine using 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa, relying on the spring to push the flap open during downtime.
Textile loom tension gate
Retracts a yarn tensioning gate on a weaving loom; the spring-extended fail-safe home releases tension instantly if the air supply drops.
CNC chip auger diverter
Draws back a chip-flow diverter gate on a machining center, using the 30mm stroke to route scrap into the correct bin.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X30SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU
To replace the MTAL32X30SU, order the MTBL32X30SU. Confirm the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet (noting the switch upgrade to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). The system requires a 3/2 valve and a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure. Because air retracts the rod and the spring extends it, the fail-safe home is extended; apply no external load to the spring stroke.
For sizing, step down to the 25mm bore if you need less force (it provides 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa), or step up to the 40mm bore for heavier loads (it provides 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa and uses a G1/4 port). The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact without adjustment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X30SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X30SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X30SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X30SU, which matches the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You will only need to update your position sensors, as the MTAL uses CS1-M/DS1-M switches while the MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides a usable pull force of 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. It operates between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 50-800 mm/s. The fail-safe home is extended, meaning the internal spring pushes the rod out when air pressure is lost.
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