This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X600-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X600-S-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 MAL25X600-S-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 600mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X600-S-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X600-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 600 mm stroke. Because 600 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, this is a non-standard, made-to-order configuration. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the MAL series with the MBL line, making the MBL25X600-S-CM your exact drop-in replacement, preserving the same G1/8 port, 10 mm rod, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. On the original MAL body, which features threaded front and back covers, this magnet pairs with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches. When upgrading to the riveted rolling-packed MBL body, you must transition to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod is protected by 20 um hard-chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X600-S-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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 MBL25X600-S-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 MBL25X600-S-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 MAL25X600-S-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×600 | 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 MAL25X600-S-CM Is Used
PCB edge conveyor routing
Pushes a routing gate along a 600 mm path in a PCB assembly line, using the 245 N thrust at 0.5 MPa to cleanly divert panels without overwhelming delicate fiberglass substrates.
Textile beam indexing
Extends to shift a yarn guide beam across a wide weaving loom, relying on the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight angular misalignment during the long 600 mm traverse.
Carton flap folding arm
Actuates a secondary flap-folding arm on a packaging conveyor, where the compact 25 mm bore fits between rollers and the magnet confirms the fully extended position via a CS1-M sensor.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CM with MBL25X600-S-CM
To replace the MAL25X600-S-CM, order the MBL25X600-S-CM. Verify your 600 mm non-standard stroke requirement, the G1/8 port, the PT thread form, and the CM round-end back cover. Because this -S SKU uses a magnet, plan to swap your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors to fit the new MBL body. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this cylinder, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
A 600 mm stroke on a 10 mm rod creates a severe bending risk under side loads. You must use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod damage. If you need to adjust your force output, 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. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; for vertical loads, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X600-S-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 MBL25X600-S-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X600-S-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X600-S-CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CM round-end cover, and mounting dimensions. You simply order the MBL25X600-S-CM, but note that the -S magnet requires upgrading from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the new CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The 25 mm bore uses a 10 mm carbon-steel rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 343 N, and the maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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