This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X35CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X35CM 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 MAL25X35CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X35CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 35mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X35CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke35 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X35CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X35CM
The AirTAC MAL25X35CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and features a 35 mm stroke with a CM round-end back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X35CM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting hardware.
This legacy unit relies on a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. Additionally, the internal piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to reduce friction.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X35CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X35CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X35CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 MBL25X35CM 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 MBL25X35CM 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 MAL25X35CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×35 | 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 MAL25X35CM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Pushes a circular saw blade forward to singulate printed circuit boards, utilizing the 245 N push force and 35 mm stroke for short, repeatable cuts.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a mechanical arm to tuck minor flaps on small packaging lines, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates the pivoting arc of the linkage.
Connector Insertion Jig
Presses wire-to-board connectors into sockets with a controlled 35 mm travel, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to prevent rod binding.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X35CM with MBL25X35CM
To replace the MAL25X35CM, order the MBL25X35CM. Verify your 10 mm rod-end thread (M10x1.25) and the default PT tapered port thread. The CM round-end back cover provides a pivot point for arcing motion, differing from a rigid U flat-end. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL25X35SCM and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable cushion; if your application requires precise end-speed control, specify an MBLC variant. A plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X35CM (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 MBL25X35CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X35CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X35CM. It offers the same 25 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the original threaded covers were replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This unit uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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