This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X155SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X155SCM 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 MAL25X155SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X155SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 155mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X155SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke155 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X155SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X155SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X155SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 25mm bore and a 155mm stroke, delivering 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X155SCM, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting exactly. This legacy model used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it was designed to work with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches. When upgrading to the MBL25X155SCM, buyers must update to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. The CM round-end back cover is specifically machined to accommodate arcing or pivot movements, distinguishing it from rigid flat-end variants.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X155SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X155SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X155SCM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 155 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 MBL25X155SCM 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 MBL25X155SCM 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 MAL25X155SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×155 | 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 MAL25X155SCM Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 155mm yarn guide arm in a textile loom, using the 245N push force to shift thread layers precisely within tight weaving frames.
Bottling Line Diverter
Actuates a pivot gate on a 25mm bore conveyor to sort small glass bottles, relying on the CM round-end to absorb angular arc loads.
PCB Shuttle Pusher
Indexes empty PCB magazines out of a pick-and-place machine, utilizing the 155mm stroke to clear the working envelope before retraction.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X155SCM with MBL25X155SCM
To replace the MAL25X155SCM, order the MBL25X155SCM. Verify your 10mm rod-end thread (M10x1.25) and the default PT tapered port. The -S magnet on your old cylinder means you must swap out CS1-M/DS1-M switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the new MBL. The CM round-end back cover must be retained if your linkage requires pivot articulation.
If you need to adjust force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push @0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 32mm bore (402N push @0.5 MPa) for higher resistance. At 155mm of stroke, the 10mm rod has limited tolerance for side loads; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod—air loss will cause drift. If you need an adjustable air cushion, specify the MBLC variant instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X155SCM (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 MBL25X155SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X155SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X155SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X155SCM, which provides identical bore, stroke, force, port size, and CM round-end mounting. You can swap them directly without altering your mechanical layout.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet on the MAL works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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