This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X150-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X150-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 MAL25X150-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 150mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X150-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X150-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 150mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-CM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting exactly.
This legacy SKU features a CM round-end back cover for arcing or pivoting rod-end loads. Unlike the newer riveted rolling-packed body of the MBL, the MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X150-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MBL25X150-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 MBL25X150-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 MAL25X150-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MAL25X150-CM Is Used
Packaging Diverter Arm
Pivots a 150mm stroke diverter arm to sort small cardboard cartons on a tight-space conveyor using 245N of push force at 0.5MPa.
Textile Guide Mechanism
Actuates a round-end pivoting guide to tension and route fabric webs through a compact knitting or weaving machine.
Small Parts Ejector
Pushes lightweight plastic injection-molded components out of a tight mold cavity using 206N of pull force for reliable retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CM with MBL25X150-CM
To replace the MAL25X150-CM, order the MBL25X150-CM, ensuring you keep the PT thread, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an -S designated MBL25X150S-CM model, which will require upgrading to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family since the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are obsolete. If you need adjustable pneumatic cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20mm bore yields 157N push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 32mm bore provides 402N. Because the stroke is 150mm, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has limited tolerance for side loads; use an external guide or pivot to prevent rod bending. Note that a plain MAL/MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the bumper only softens the stroke end, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is critical.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X150-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 MBL25X150-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-CM. It shares the same 25mm bore, 150mm stroke, 50kgf maximum force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover, so it drops directly into the same application.
At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull force; at 0.7MPa it provides 343N push, with a theoretical maximum of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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