This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X325SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X325SCM 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 MAL25X325SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 325mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X325SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke325 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X325SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X325SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 25 mm bore, a 325 mm stroke, and a built-in magnet for position detection. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X325SCM, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting interface.
This SKU includes a -S magnet that pairs with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The original MAL design relies on threaded front and back covers secured to the barrel, while the updated MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion; if cushioning is required for heavier loads, the current MBLC variant offers that feature.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X325SCM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 325 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 MBL25X325SCM 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 MBL25X325SCM 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 MAL25X325SCM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×325 | 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 MAL25X325SCM Is Used
Flow Wrapper Sealing Jaw
Actuates the sealing jaw mechanism on a horizontal flow wrapper for baked goods, utilizing the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly crimp film packaging in tight spatial constraints.
Pallet Diverter Gate
Drives a pivot-mounted diverter arm on a compact conveyor line, relying on the 325 mm stroke to redirect small electronic component trays into secondary inspection lanes.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a yarn guide carriage across a narrow knitting machine bed, where the 10 mm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod and self-lubricating bearing handle rapid oscillation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCM with MBL25X325SCM
To replace the MAL25X325SCM, order the MBL25X325SCM. Confirm your physical mounting setup, as the CM round-end back cover requires a compatible clevis or rod knuckle that allows arcing movement. Because this is a 325 mm stroke on a compact 25 mm bore, the 10 mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; always use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent premature seal failure. The -S magnet on your original cylinder worked with CS1-M and DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires a switch family change to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. Note that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder cannot hold a load in place if air pressure drops, as the rod will drift. The fixed rubber bumper only softens the end of travel and functions as a shock absorber, not a mechanical lock. If your application demands adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration, look to the MBLC variant on the current line, which introduces an adjustable air cushion the MAL series never possessed.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X325SCM (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 MBL25X325SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X325SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X325SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X325SCM, which matches the original 25 mm bore, 325 mm stroke, 50 kgf maximum force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force, reaching 343 N push at 0.7 MPa with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This model includes a -S magnet for position sensing, which pairs with legacy CS1-M and DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement requires a switch family change to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG.
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