This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X30CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X30CM 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 MAL25X30CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X30CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30CM
The AirTAC MAL25X30CM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 30mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. This legacy unit features a Ø10mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
This CM round-end configuration suits arcing or pivoting rod-end loads, unlike rigid flat-end U covers. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for structural integrity. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term friction reduction.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X30CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MBL25X30CM 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 MBL25X30CM 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 MAL25X30CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MAL25X30CM Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a lightweight thread guide arm in a textile loom, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to maintain tension without damaging fine yarns.
Bottle Divert Gate
Actuates a small diverting gate on a packaging conveyor, where the 30mm stroke quickly reroutes small plastic bottles between parallel lanes.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds minor inner flaps on compact carton sealing machines, relying on the CM round-end pivot to accommodate the natural arc of the folding motion.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30CM with MBL25X30CM
To replace the MAL25X30CM, order the MBL25X30CM, ensuring you keep the default PT tapered port thread and CM round-end back cover. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X30CMS, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, look at the MBLC25X30CM variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa. Note that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod drifts. For suspended or gravity-loaded vertical applications, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to prevent dropping.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X30CM (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 MBL25X30CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30CM FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL25X30CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30CM, which offers the same 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, 50kgf max force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting.
At 0.5MPa, it pushes with 245N and pulls with 206N; at 0.7MPa push is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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