This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X55CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X55CM 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 MAL25X55CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 55mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X55CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke55 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X55CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CM
The AirTAC MAL25X55CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. Because this is a legacy component, AirTAC replaced it with the drop-in MBL25X55CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 55 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover exactly.
This specific SKU features a CM round-end back cover for pivot-style articulation and uses the default PT tapered port thread. Note that this cylinder lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body construction for enhanced structural integrity.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X55CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 MBL25X55CM 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 MBL25X55CM 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 MAL25X55CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×55 | 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 MAL25X55CM Is Used
Pallet Transfer Pivot
Drives a pivot arm to divert small pallets on a packaging line, utilizing the 245 N push force and CM round-end cover to accommodate arcing motion.
PCB Component Pusher
Ejects printed circuit boards from a test fixture, where the 55 mm stroke and compact aluminum body fit into tight electronics assembly machinery.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds small cardboard flaps during case packing, relying on the 206 N pull force to retract the mechanism safely within tight spatial constraints.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CM with MBL25X55CM
To replace the MAL25X55CM, order the drop-in MBL25X55CM. Verify your 55 mm stroke, 25 mm bore, G1/8 PT port, and CM round-end pivot cover. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you previously required position detection, the MBL upgrade path requires an -S variant, which shifts the compatible sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
If you need to adjust your force output, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. The MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; if your application requires an adjustable air cushion, you must step up to the current MBLC line. Remember that a plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops; for vertical or suspended loads, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X55CM (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 MBL25X55CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X55CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X55CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X55CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 55 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but the performance ratings remain identical.
At 0.5 MPa, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N push and 206 N pull. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept position sensors.
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