This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X180SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X180SCM 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 MAL25X180SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 180mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X180SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke180 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X180SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X180SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and features a 180 mm stroke with a built-in magnet. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X180SCM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting.
This legacy unit has threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. The -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X180SCM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MBL25X180SCM 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 MBL25X180SCM 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 MAL25X180SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×180 | 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 MAL25X180SCM Is Used
PCB Router Gantry
Drives a light Z-axis routing head across 180 mm of travel in a desktop PCB depaneling machine, using the 245 N push force to plunge the bit.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a folding arm on a compact packaging line, relying on the 206 N pull force to tuck corrugated flaps before taping.
Lab Sample Indexer
Shifts a small diagnostic sample tray 180 mm between testing stations, using the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight pivot misalignment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180SCM with MBL25X180SCM
To replace the MAL25X180SCM, order the MBL25X180SCM. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 180 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form are correct for your manifold. The CM round-end back cover must match your mating clevis. Because the -S magnet is present, note that your legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches must be swapped to CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors on the new MBL.
If you need to adjust force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa) or up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa). The 180 mm stroke exceeds 300 mm, so the small Ø10 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not hold the load if air pressure drops. For adjustable air cushioning, specify the MBLC series instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X180SCM (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 MBL25X180SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X180SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X180SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X180SCM. It offers the same 25 mm bore, 180 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main difference is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The built-in -S magnet is compatible with legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches; if you upgrade to the MBL replacement, you must use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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