This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X300-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X300-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 MAL25X300-S-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-S-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 300mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X300-S-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X300-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force over a 300 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300-S-CM, which matches the original bore, port size, and CM round-end mounting.
This legacy unit features a G1/8 port, an Ø10 mm hard-chrome plated carbon steel rod, and a built-in magnet for position detection. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally rigid performance. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL successor transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X300-S-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MBL25X300-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 MBL25X300-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 MAL25X300-S-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | 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 MAL25X300-S-CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diversion
Pushes routing gates on a 300 mm stroke to divert printed circuit boards between testing stations, utilizing the 245 N force to overcome guide friction.
Diagnostic Cartridge Ejection
Extends to eject filled microfluidic cartridges from a centrifuge hub, relying on the compact 25 mm body to fit within the tight medical instrument chassis.
Packaging Flap Folding
Actuates a 300 mm arm to fold cardboard flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons, where the round-end CM cover provides pivot compliance for arcing motion.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-S-CM with MBL25X300-S-CM
To replace the MAL25X300-S-CM, order the MBL25X300-S-CM. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, PT thread, G1/8 port, and the CM round-end back cover are retained. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensing components: the legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches will not fit the new body, so migrate to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
When sizing, verify if 245 N push at 0.5 MPa is sufficient. If you need less force, the neighboring 20 mm bore provides 157 N. If more thrust is required, the 32 mm bore offers 402 N. Because the stroke is 300 mm, the 10 mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress; use an external guide rail to support the load. Furthermore, a plain cylinder does not hold position if air pressure drops, so install a pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X300-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 MBL25X300-S-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X300-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X300-S-CM. It matches the 25 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, G1/8 port, 245 N force, and CM round-end mounting. The main change is that the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper at the end of stroke, which is not an adjustable cushion and does not lock the rod in place.
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