This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X250-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X250-S-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 MAL25X250-S-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X250-S-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 250mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X250-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X250-S-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X250-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X250-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 250mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X250-S-CM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. This legacy model features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts.
Buyers should note two upgrade details in the MBL replacement. The older MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL operates with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, but the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The 10mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating and relies on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X250-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X250-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X250-S-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MBL25X250-S-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 MBL25X250-S-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 MAL25X250-S-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×250 | 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 MAL25X250-S-CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Divert Gate
Actuates a lightweight diverting flap on an electronics assembly line conveyor, utilizing the 245N push force and 250mm stroke to reroute circuit boards into testing stations.
Textile Yarn Guide Shift
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a weaving loom, where the 250mm extension precisely spaces thread winding patterns without requiring a bulky profile cylinder.
Pharmaceutical Carton Rejecter
Pushes misaligned cartons off a packaging belt using the 206N pull force to retract quickly, while the CM round-end cover accommodates the slight arcing motion of the reject arm.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X250-S-CM with MBL25X250-S-CM
To replace the MAL25X250-S-CM, order the MBL25X250-S-CM. Verify your porting (PT standard, G1/8 thread) and confirm the CM round-end back cover fits your existing clevis or mounting bracket. Because this is a 250mm stroke on a compact 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; ensure your mechanism uses a guided load or a pivot joint to prevent rod bending. If your application requires adjustable cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the current-line MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 20mm bore (generating 157N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, while the next size up is the 32mm bore (providing 402N push at 0.5 MPa) if you need more force. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold position when air pressure is lost; add an external pilot-operated check valve if drifting poses a safety risk.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X250-S-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 MBL25X250-S-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X250-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X250-S-CM, offering the same 25mm bore, 250mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. You will need to upgrade your position sensors, as the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.1-1.0 MPa, runs at 30-800 mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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