This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X220CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X220CM 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 MAL25X220CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 220mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X220CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke220 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X220CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220CM
The AirTAC MAL25X220CM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa over a 220 mm stroke, it features a 25 mm bore, a G1/8 port, and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X220CM, offering identical bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting dimensions.
This legacy unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), it cannot accommodate a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod is protected by 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X220CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MBL25X220CM 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 MBL25X220CM 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 MAL25X220CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×220 | 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 MAL25X220CM Is Used
Bottle Diverters
Pushes lightweight PET bottles across a 220 mm conveyor lane using 245 N of force at 0.5 MPa, with the CM round-end allowing slight pivot alignment.
PCB Shuttle Ejection
Ejects printed circuit boards from a test tray in tight electronics assembly, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Packaging Flap Folding
Folds cardboard carton flaps in compact packaging lines where the 25 mm bore provides sufficient 206 N pull force without bulky dimensions.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220CM with MBL25X220CM
To replace the MAL25X220CM, order the MBL25X220CM. Verify your 25 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. This unit uses a CM round-end back cover, which is ideal for clevis mounting to accommodate arcing rod movements. If you need position sensing, you must upgrade to an MBL25X220CMS, which will require the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push @0.5 MPa) for lighter loads, or up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push @0.5 MPa) for more force. At 220 mm, side-load stress on the 10 mm rod is a risk; use an external guide rail. Note that this cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, so for adjustable end-cushioning, specify the MBLC variant. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X220CM (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 MBL25X220CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X220CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X220CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X220CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, 245 N push force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343 N push, with a theoretical max of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor.
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