This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X30SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X30SCM 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 MAL25X30SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCM 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 MBL25X30SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X30SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X30SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 30mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL25X30SCM, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting interface.
This specific SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a CM round-end back cover. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X30SCM |
| 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 MBL25X30SCM 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 MBL25X30SCM 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 MAL25X30SCM
| 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 MAL25X30SCM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Drives a high-speed routing spindle to singulate 1.6mm thick FR4 circuit boards, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to cleanly cut substrate without stressing adjacent SMD components.
Pouch Sealing Jaw
Actuates a heated sealing bar on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, relying on the 30mm stroke and CM round-end pivot to accommodate minor web tracking variations during the packaging cycle.
IC Tray Handling
Pushes empty JEDEC matrix trays into a testing nest, using the -S magnet and a CS1-M sensor to confirm the gripper has fully retracted before the pick-and-place gantry moves.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCM with MBL25X30SCM
To replace the MAL25X30SCM, order the MBL25X30SCM. Confirm your 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, PT tapered port thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet requirement. Because the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG, you will need to update your reed or solid-state switches during the swap.
If you need to adjust your sizing, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod; if you need adjustable air cushioning, look at the MBLC variant on the current line. Furthermore, a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X30SCM (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 MBL25X30SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X30SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X30SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X30SCM, offering the same 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, 245N push force at 0.5MPa, and G1/8 port. You simply order the MBL25X30SCM, but note that the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
The 25mm bore provides a push force of 245N and a pull force of 206N at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a G1/8 port and a Ø10mm rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
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