This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X270SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X270SCM 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 MAL25X270SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X270SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 270mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X270SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke270 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X270SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X270SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X270SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 270mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X270SCM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CM round-end back cover for pivoting articulation. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X270SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X270SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X270SCM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 270 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 MBL25X270SCM 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 MBL25X270SCM 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 MAL25X270SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×270 | 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 MAL25X270SCM Is Used
Pallet Divertor Gate
Uses the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa to actuate a lightweight aluminum routing flap on a 25mm bore conveyor line.
PCB Router Unloader
Employs the 270mm stroke to extract populated circuit boards from a test fixture, relying on the CM round-end for slight angular self-alignment.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated cardboard flaps during case erecting, where the 10mm hard-chrome plated carbon steel rod withstands repetitive cycling.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X270SCM with MBL25X270SCM
To replace the MAL25X270SCM, order the MBL25X270SCM and verify your CM round-end back cover and PT port threads. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family used on the MBL. The 25mm bore yields 245N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push), or step up to the 32mm bore (402N push) for higher thrust.
With a 270mm stroke on a 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low, so use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not hold the load if air pressure drops; for position holding, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, specify the MBLC variant on the current line instead.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X270SCM (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 MBL25X270SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X270SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X270SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X270SCM, offering the same 25mm bore, 270mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 245N push and 206N pull force, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet works with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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