This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X60SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X60SCM 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 MAL25X60SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SCM 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 MBL25X60SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X60SCM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SCM
The AirTAC MAL25X60SCM 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 CM round-end back cover. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60SCM, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and mounting dimensions exactly.
This legacy unit includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing. On the original MAL body, which used threaded front and back covers, this magnet pairs with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches. The modern MBL25X60SCM upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and requires the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod relies on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for friction reduction.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X60SCM |
| 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 MBL25X60SCM 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 MBL25X60SCM 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 MAL25X60SCM
| 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 MAL25X60SCM Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Pushes a 245 N pin at 60 mm stroke to fixture small circuit boards against a base plate during router cutting, utilizing the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight alignment shifts.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a 25 mm bore rod forward to seat ribbon cable connectors into housings, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to prevent the Ø10 mm rod from binding.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a 60 mm stroke arm to tuck minor flaps on small packaging lines, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without requiring external cushions.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SCM with MBL25X60SCM
To replace the MAL25X60SCM, order the MBL25X60SCM. Confirm your 60 mm stroke, 25 mm bore, G1/8 port, and the CM round-end back cover. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must also upgrade your position sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches used on the MBL series. The thread form defaults to PT (tapered). If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this cylinder, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. A plain double-acting cylinder does not hold a load if air pressure drops—the rod will drift. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if you need strict position holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X60SCM (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 MBL25X60SCM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X60SCM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X60SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X60SCM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. You must swap the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the MBL uses a riveted body instead of 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. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder operates between 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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