This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X200-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X200-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 MAL25X200-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 200mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X200-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X200-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X200-CM is a legacy double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder, officially discontinued and replaced by the MBL25X200-CM. This drop-in successor retains the exact 25mm bore, 200mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting, delivering 245N of push force at 0.5MPa. The original MAL featured threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor.
Inside the bore, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long-term friction reduction, while the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide supports the Ø10mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard-chrome plating. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper. Note that if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC line, as the MAL never offered this feature. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops; use an external rod lock for safety-critical holding.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X200-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MBL25X200-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 MBL25X200-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 MAL25X200-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×200 | 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 MAL25X200-CM Is Used
PCB Board Diverter
Pushes populated PCBs sideways across a conveyor belt in SMT lines, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to safely slide delicate electronics without stalling.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor flaps on small packaging cartons in a continuous flow wrapper, where the 200mm stroke provides the exact travel needed to clear the box path.
Lathe Tailstock Taper
Drives a live center into a workpiece tailstock on a benchtop CNC lathe, using the CM round-end cover to pivot slightly and self-align with the spindle center.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-CM with MBL25X200-CM
To replace the MAL25X200-CM, order the MBL25X200-CM, ensuring you match the PT tapered thread and the CM round-end back cover for your existing pivot or clevis setup. If you need position sensing, you must select an MBL variant with an -S magnet, which will require upgrading to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family since the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches are incompatible with the new body.
For sizing alternatives, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N. At 200mm stroke, the small 10mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; use a CM round-end pivot to accommodate arcing loads or add an external guide rail to prevent rod deformation. The fixed rubber bumper softens impact but is not an adjustable cushion or a mechanical lock.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X200-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 MBL25X200-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X200-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X200-CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 200mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main upgrade is a riveted rolling-packed body replacing the old threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull force, scaling to 343N push at 0.7MPa, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; you must order an -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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