This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X60CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X60CM 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 MAL25X60CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 60mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X60CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CM
The AirTAC MAL25X60CM is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 25 mm bore, a 60 mm stroke, and a G1/8 port. Because this legacy unit is end-of-life, you should order the exact drop-in replacement: the MBL25X60CM. The MBL successor matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting hardware perfectly.
This specific SKU includes a CM round-end back cover, which is ideal for accommodating slight rotational misalignment in rod linkages. Unlike the newer riveted rolling-packed body of the MBL, the older MAL features threaded front and back covers. Additionally, this configuration lacks a magnetic piston, meaning it cannot accept position sensors. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration and uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long-term lubrication.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X60CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MBL25X60CM 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 MBL25X60CM 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 MAL25X60CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MAL25X60CM Is Used
Bottle Capper Diverter
Actuates a routing gate on a beverage line to deflect misaligned bottles, utilizing the 245 N push force to overcome guide friction.
PCB Shuttle Pusher
Indexes empty circuit board trays into a pick-and-place machine, where the CM round-end pivot absorbs minor angular loads during contact.
Carton Flap Breaker
Punches through minor carton glue overlaps on a packaging conveyor, relying on the 60 mm stroke to clear the folding mechanism.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CM with MBL25X60CM
To replace the MAL25X60CM, order the MBL25X60CM. Verify your 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and the CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL25X60SCM, which transitions you from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. If your equipment requires adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, look at the MBLC line instead.
For sizing alternatives, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Keep in mind that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder will drift and lose its position if air pressure drops, as the rubber bumper is not a locking mechanism; use an external rod lock for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X60CM (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 MBL25X60CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X60CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL25X60CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 245 N push force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU does not include an -S magnet, it cannot accept position sensors.
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