This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100-CM-LB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100-CM-LB in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-CM-LB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X100-CM-LB
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB
The AirTAC MAL25X100-CM-LB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 25 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-CM-LB, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CM round-end back cover paired with an LB foot bracket for rigid base mounting. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper to absorb end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100-CM-LB |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The MBL25X100-CM-LB carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
The MBL25X100-CM-LB produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverters
Pushes lightweight printed circuit boards across a 100 mm transfer gap with 245 N of force, using the LB foot mount to stabilize the diverter arm on the conveyor frame.
Chip Tray Ejectors
Retracts and extends 100 mm to eject empty silicon wafer trays from a testing bay, relying on the rigid LB bracket to keep the stroke parallel under rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Small Carton Stops
Acts as a pneumatic stop for small packaging cartons on a gravity roller track, where the CM round-end back cover provides a smooth contact face for arriving boxes.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB with MBL25X100-CM-LB
To replace the MAL25X100-CM-LB, order the MBL25X100-CM-LB, ensuring you retain the PT threaded G1/8 port, the CM round-end back cover, and the LB foot mounting accessory. Since this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if position detection is required for the new unit, add the -S code to the MBL and note that the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches are replaced by the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore reduces the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N at 0.5 MPa. A plain bumper only softens the stroke end and does not lock the load; if you need to hold position vertically, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If precision deceleration is required, upgrade to the MBLC variant which offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL series lacked. At 100 mm stroke, side-load bending is minimal, but the 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating still relies on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to maintain alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100-CM-LB (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ 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 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the MBL25X100-CM-LB instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CM-LB FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL25X100-CM-LB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-CM-LB, which matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end cover, and LB foot mount. The modern MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of stroke; it does not hold the load, so the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
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