This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X125-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X125-CM 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 MAL25X125-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 125mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X125-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X125-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X125-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 125mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, you should order the drop-in MBL25X125-CM replacement, which matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM mounting interface.
This specific SKU features a CM round-end back cover and lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs utilize a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X125-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 MBL25X125-CM 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 MBL25X125-CM 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 MAL25X125-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | 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 MAL25X125-CM Is Used
Packaging Flap Control
Drives folding flaps on a cardboard carton sealer, using the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to crease and close flaps smoothly along a tight conveyor belt.
PCB Router Gating
Actuates a pneumatic gate to route printed circuit boards between test stations, fitting into the compact 25mm bore envelope while managing the 125mm extension.
Small Parts Divertor
Pushes lightweight plastic caps into a divert chute on a filling line, relying on the CM round-end back cover to pivot and absorb slight angular misalignment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-CM with MBL25X125-CM
To replace the MAL25X125-CM, order the MBL25X125-CM and transfer your existing PT threaded piping. Confirm the CM round-end back cover is retained for your clevis mounting. If you need position sensing, note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot take a sensor; an MBL with -S requires upgrading to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
For sizing, if 206N of pull at 0.5 MPa is too much, step down to the 20mm bore offering 132N pull. If you need more power, step up to the 32mm bore providing 346N pull. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if end-of-stroke energy is high, consider the MBLC variant for an adjustable air cushion. Because the stroke is 125mm, the 10mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use the CM pivot to absorb arcing loads or add an external guide. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X125-CM (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 MBL25X125-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-CM FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL25X125-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X125-CM, which provides the same 25mm bore, 125mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. If you order an MBL with -S, it uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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