This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X500-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X500-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 MAL25X500-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 500mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X500-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X500-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X500-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 500mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and a Ø10mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. AirTAC ended the MAL line, replacing it with the MBL25X500-CM drop-in equivalent.
The MBL25X500-CM matches the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CM round-end back cover of the legacy unit. A key upgrade is the body construction: the older MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X500-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MBL25X500-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 MBL25X500-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 MAL25X500-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×500 | 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 MAL25X500-CM Is Used
Textile Loom Let-Off
Drives the 500mm let-off motion on weaving looms, using the 245N push force to maintain consistent yarn tension while the CM round-end back cover absorbs minor angular misalignments.
Pallet Transfer Gate
Actuates a 500mm diverter gate on a compact packaging conveyor, where the lightweight aluminum body fits tight frame cavities and the G1/8 port matches existing pneumatic manifolds.
Carton Push-Off Assembly
Pushes corrugated cartons from a 500mm accumulation zone onto a secondary belt, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to endure high-cycle operation without external grease.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CM with MBL25X500-CM
To replace the MAL25X500-CM, order the MBL25X500-CM and reuse your existing PT threaded piping and CM round-end mounting hardware. If you need position sensing, note that this specific legacy SKU has no magnet, but if you upgrade to an MBL25X500-CMS, you must switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push force; if you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (157N push), or step up to the 32mm bore (402N push) for more power.
Because the stroke is 500mm, the small Ø10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads. Use a CA or SDB pivot mounting to accommodate arcing motions, or install an external guide rail to prevent rod damage. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod—if air pressure drops, the load will drift, requiring an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for position holding. If you need adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X500-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 MBL25X500-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X500-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X500-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X500-CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 500mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end cover, and 245N push force at 0.5MPa.
At 0.5MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull force; at 0.7MPa it provides 343N push, with a theoretical max of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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