This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X650-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X650-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 MAL25X650-S-CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650-S-CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 650mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X650-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke650 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X650-S-CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650-S-CM
The AirTAC MAL25X650-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 650mm stroke. Because 650mm exceeds the 500mm standard limit, this is a non-standard, made-to-order stroke. It delivers 245N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the MAL line with the MBL series, making the MBL25X650-S-CM the exact drop-in replacement sharing the same force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) that functions with older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches. When upgrading to the MBL25X650-S-CM, you must update your sensors to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families. The original MAL body utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650-S-CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X650-S-CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 650 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 MBL25X650-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 MBL25X650-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 MAL25X650-S-CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×650 | 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 MAL25X650-S-CM Is Used
Textile Loom Trolley Extraction
Uses the 650mm stroke to fully extract heavy fabric trolleys from weaving looms, relying on the 245N push force and CM round-end pivot to prevent rod binding during lateral trolley drift.
PCB Depaneling Saw Feed
Slowly advances a depaneling saw blade across long circuit boards, where the -S magnet triggers CS1-M reed switches at the extended cut position before rapid retraction.
Vertical Tray Magazine Push
Pushes empty component trays out of a vertical magazine stack, using the 206N pull force to positively retract the 10mm rod despite guide friction over the 650mm distance.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650-S-CM with MBL25X650-S-CM
To replace the MAL25X650-S-CM, order the MBL25X650-S-CM. Confirm your 650mm stroke requirement, as it is a non-standard length exceeding the 500mm maximum standard stroke. Verify your PT port thread, the CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Remember that the MBL upgrade requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches. If your application requires adjustable cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
At 245N push force (0.5 MPa), stepping down to the 20mm bore drops output to 157N, while stepping up to the 32mm bore increases it to 402N. A 650mm stroke on a 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; utilize a CM round-end pivot or an external guide rail. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X650-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 MBL25X650-S-CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650-S-CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X650-S-CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 650mm stroke, 245N force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 650mm stroke is non-standard (exceeding the 500mm standard limit), and the cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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