This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X5CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X5CM 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 MAL25X5CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 5mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X5CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CM
The AirTAC MAL25X5CM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 5 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5CM, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. You can order the MBL25X5CM to keep your equipment running seamlessly.
This legacy MAL unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the newer MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The bore uses a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal alongside a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X5CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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 MBL25X5CM 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 MBL25X5CM 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 MAL25X5CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×5 | 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 MAL25X5CM Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to quickly eject populated printed circuit boards from test fixtures without damaging delicate traces.
Carton Flap Breaking
The 5 mm stroke provides a short, rapid tap to break the leading edge of small packaging carton flaps on high-speed folding machines.
Micro-Pump Dosing
Drives a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating to actuate micro-pump heads for precise fluid dosing in analytical lab equipment.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CM with MBL25X5CM
To replace the MAL25X5CM, order the MBL25X5CM. Confirm your 25 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT port thread, and CM round-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL25X5SCM and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M or DS1-M. The MBL25X5CM is a direct drop-in fit.
If you need to adjust your force output, step down to the 20 mm bore providing 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the 32 mm bore providing 402 N push at 0.5 MPa. Note that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod drifts. For load-holding, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, look at the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X5CM (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 MBL25X5CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X5CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X5CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X5CM, offering the same 25 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL25X5CM fits the same application directly.
The MAL25X5CM provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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