This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X150-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X150-S-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-S-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-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-S-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-S-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X150-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and features a 150 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-CM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. You can install the MBL without modifying your existing pneumatic layout.
This legacy unit includes a -S magnet for position sensing. On the MAL, this magnet pairs with the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement upgrades you to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Internally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X150-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-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-S-CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Provides 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to drive a cutting head through assembled circuit panels, relying on the 150 mm stroke to clear the workbed.
Connector Insertion Press
Uses the 343 N thrust at 0.7 MPa to seat pin headers into plastic housings, with the -S magnet verifying full insertion depth via a CS1-M switch.
Carton Flap Folder
Cycles 150 mm to fold minor corrugated flaps prior to tape sealing, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates slight shifts in conveyor tracking.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CM with MBL25X150-S-CM
To replace this MAL, order the MBL25X150-S-CM. Confirm your 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, PT thread form, and the CM round-end back cover are correct for your tooling. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must update your sensing logic to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches on the new MBL body. If your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant, as the MAL only provides a fixed rubber bumper. If you need to hold a load vertically without air pressure, add an external rod lock, as the bumper is not a locking device.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Since the 150 mm stroke exceeds 300 mm, the 10 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use a separate external guide or pair the cylinder with a pivot mount to absorb any arcing motion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X150-S-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-S-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-S-CM. It matches the 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
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. The theoretical maximum force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s, and the operating pressure is 0.1-1.0 MPa.
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