This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U 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 MTAL32X40U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X40U is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 40mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke40 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X40U
The AirTAC MTAL32X40U is a discontinued single-acting pull cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 40 mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, providing a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers 261.2 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa.
The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X40U, matching the bore, stroke, port, and force. This upgrade shifts from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. Since this MTAL SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a position sensor.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X40U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X40U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U 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 MTAL32X40U
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×40 | 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 MTAL32X40U Is Used
Injection Mold Ejector
Pulls an internal latch back to release an injection mold ejector plate, using 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa to retract the mechanism before the mold opens.
PCB Router Clamp
Draws back a tension clamp holding a PCB routing fixture, relying on the fail-safe extended position to release the board instantly on air loss.
Pneumatic Gripper Close
Closes an assembly gripper by pulling the linkage against spring resistance, ensuring the jaws open safely when the 3/2 valve exhausts.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X40U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U
Replace this MTAL32X40U with the MTBL32X40U. Confirm the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and U flat-end back cover. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. On air loss, the spring extends the rod; apply no external load on the extend stroke.
If sizing down, the 25 mm bore yields 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. If sizing up, the 40 mm bore provides 439.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Both use a fixed rubber bumper, not a lock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL32X40U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL32X40U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL32X40U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL32X40U, which matches the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
The usable pull force is 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 399.4 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, requiring a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring.
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