This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X25-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X25-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 MAL25X25-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X25-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 25mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X25-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X25-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X25-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X25-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 25mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X25-CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CM round-end back cover. This compact actuator uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion.
Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating rides in a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X25-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X25-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X25-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 MBL25X25-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 MBL25X25-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 MAL25X25-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MAL25X25-CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Gate
Cycles a 25mm stroke gate to route cut circuit boards on an SMT line, using the 245N push force to positively deflect panels without crushing delicate traces.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a short 25mm downward stroke to seat ribbon cable headers into plastic housings, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the bottoming impact.
Carton Flap Tucker
Tucks minor product carton flaps prior to case sealing, where the CM round-end back cover pivots smoothly within a clevis bracket to absorb side-loading.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X25-CM with MBL25X25-CM
To replace the MAL25X25-CM, order the MBL25X25-CM. Verify your installation requires the CM round-end back cover, which is ideal for mating with a clevis or rod-end knuckle to accommodate slight arcing loads. Confirm the 25mm bore and 25mm stroke match your existing mounting footprint. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an -S designated SKU, noting that the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches used on the MAL are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the MBL.
If you need to adjust the force output, stepping down to a 20mm bore yields 157N of push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 32mm bore provides 402N. Remember that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. For load holding, install an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock. If end-of-stroke impact is too loud, consider the current-line MBLC which offers an adjustable air cushion absent on the MAL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X25-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 MBL25X25-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X25-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X25-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X25-CM. It matches the 25mm bore, 25mm stroke, 50kgf max force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of the older threaded covers, but mounts identically.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7MPa push is 343N, with a theoretical maximum of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. This SKU has no -S magnet and cannot take a sensor. Additionally, it uses a fixed rubber bumper, not a lock, so the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
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