This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X280CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X280CM 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 MAL25X280CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 280mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X280CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke280 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X280CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CM
The AirTAC MAL25X280CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 280mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X280CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, porting, and CM round-end cover.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact rather than an adjustable air cushion, though the current MBLC line adds that adjustable option. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Note that this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, operating alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating.
When replacing this MAL with the MBL25X280CM, verify your 280mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover requirements. If your application needs to step down for lower force, the 20mm bore provides 157N push at 0.5MPa; if you need more thrust, the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa. Because the 280mm stroke is substantial for a 10mm rod, side-load tolerance is low, so you should use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. The CM round-end cover helps accommodate slight arcing motions, but a plain MAL/MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock for vertical holding.
The fixed rubber bumper softens impact without acting as a position lock. The PT tapered port thread is standard here, and the 30-800mm/s speed range suits fast cycling. If you previously used a -S magnet version, the MAL used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. This bare SKU cannot take a sensor.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X280CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 280 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 MBL25X280CM 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 MBL25X280CM 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 MAL25X280CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×280 | 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 MAL25X280CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diverter
Pushes lightweight PCB panels across a conveyor belt using 245N of force at 0.5MPa, with the 280mm stroke providing ample travel distance for lane switching.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small corrugated carton flaps in continuous packaging lines, where the 206N pull force at 0.5MPa reliably retracts the 10mm rod for the next cycle.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide rail across a knitting machine, utilizing the CM round-end cover to accommodate minor pivot angles during the 280mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CM with MBL25X280CM
To replace the MAL25X280CM, order the MBL25X280CM, ensuring you match the 25mm bore, 280mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. If sizing down, the 20mm bore offers 157N push at 0.5MPa; sizing up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa. For strokes of 280mm or more, the 10mm rod has low side-load tolerance, requiring an external guide rail or pivot to prevent bending. The CM round-end cover accommodates minor arcing loads. A plain MAL/MBL does not hold its position when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for vertical loads. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X280CM (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 MBL25X280CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X280CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X280CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X280CM. It matches the 25mm bore, 280mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded MAL covers, but drops right into the same application.
The 25mm bore delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa, 343N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. If you need sensing, the MBL replacement with an -S option uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, replacing the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors used on the MAL.
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