This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X225CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X225CM 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 MAL25X225CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 225mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X225CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X225CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225CM
The AirTAC MAL25X225CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 225mm stroke, delivering 245N of push force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X225CM, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. Because this legacy model lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
Internally, the carbon-steel rod is hardened with 20um hard-chrome plating and rides on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The piston employs a heterogeneous two-way seal designed to retain grease, ensuring smooth operation across the 30-800mm/s speed range. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X225CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MBL25X225CM 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 MBL25X225CM 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 MAL25X225CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×225 | 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 MAL25X225CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Divert
Pushes lightweight routing gates on a printed circuit board conveyor using 245N of thrust at 0.5MPa, fitting easily into tight machinery frames.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a 225mm stroke to fold small corrugated carton flaps, relying on the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight misalignment during the arc.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Adjusts yarn tensioner guides in a compact textile loom, where the self-lubricating bearing guide supports high-speed 30-800mm/s cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225CM with MBL25X225CM
To replace the MAL25X225CM, order the MBL25X225CM and confirm your PT port thread, CM round-end back cover, and 225mm stroke. If your application requires position sensing, note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet; you would need to specify an -S model and migrate from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family used on the MBL. If your load drifts when air pressure is lost, the fixed rubber bumper will not hold it; you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20mm bore reduces the push force to 157N at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 32mm bore increases it to 402N. Because the 225mm stroke is relatively long for a 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; use an external guide or pivot mounting to prevent rod bending. If end-of-stroke shock is an issue, the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion that this MAL lacks.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X225CM (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 MBL25X225CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X225CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X225CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X225CM, offering the same 25mm bore, 225mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific MAL25X225CM SKU does not include an -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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