This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X600CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X600CM 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 MAL25X600CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600CM 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 MBL25X600CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X600CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600CM
The AirTAC MAL25X600CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 600 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Because this stroke exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, it was produced as a made-to-order item. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600CM, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy MAL version features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable air cushion. The piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X600CM |
| 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 MBL25X600CM 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 MBL25X600CM 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 MAL25X600CM
| 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 MAL25X600CM Is Used
Cardboard Carton Flap Folding
Pushes long cardboard flaps on a packaging line using 245 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, with the 600 mm stroke covering wide box formats.
PCB Edge Conveyor Transfer
Extends across a 600 mm gap to shuttle printed circuit boards between testing stations, relying on the lightweight aluminum body.
Textile Roll Push-off
Ejects finished fabric rolls from a winding drum, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates the slight angular misalignment of the transfer chute.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600CM with MBL25X600CM
To replace this MAL25X600CM, order the MBL25X600CM. Confirm your port thread form is PT (tapered) and that your linkage matches the CM round-end back cover. Since this 600 mm stroke is non-standard, expect a made-to-order lead time. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X600CMS, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. If you need adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of this long stroke, look at the MBLC variant, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore provides 402 N. A plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod drifts—so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if safety requires it. Because the 10 mm rod is small relative to the 600 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is minimal; you must use an external guide rail or a pivot joint to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X600CM (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 MBL25X600CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X600CM FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC MAL25X600CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X600CM. It offers the same 25 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, 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. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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