This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X650CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X650CM 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 MAL25X650CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650CM 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 MBL25X650CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke650 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X650CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650CM
The AirTAC MAL25X650CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 650 mm stroke and 25 mm bore, delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Because 650 mm exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, this unit was manufactured as a special-order stroke. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X650CM, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover exactly.
This legacy MAL features a threaded front and back cover design, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. This specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot support a position sensor. Additionally, the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires cushioning tuning, the current-line MBLC variant provides that feature.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X650CM |
| 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 MBL25X650CM 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 MBL25X650CM 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 MAL25X650CM
| 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 MAL25X650CM Is Used
PCB Conveyor Diversion
Pushes routing gates along a 650 mm path in electronics assembly lines, utilizing the 245 N push force to reliably shift board carriers without overpowering the lightweight fixtures.
Textile Beam Indexing
Extends to shift fabric beams between processing stations, where the CM round-end cover absorbs slight angular pivot stresses inherent in the long 650 mm transfer arc.
Packaging Pallet Feeder
Cycles lightweight empty pallets into a wrapping zone, relying on the compact 25 mm aluminum body to fit within tight conveyor framework constraints.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650CM with MBL25X650CM
To replace this obsolete actuator, order the MBL25X650CM. Verify your setup accommodates the G1/8 port and PT tapered thread form. Because this is a 650 mm stroke on a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is minimal; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear. The CM round-end back cover helps accommodate slight rotational misalignment in your mounting scheme. If you need position detection, you must step up to an MBL25X650CMS, which changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the modern CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. If sizing force, the 20 mm neighbor yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 32 mm neighbor provides 402 N. Note that the fixed bumper is not a lock; a plain MAL or MBL will drift if air pressure is lost, so add a pilot-operated check valve if you need to hold a load mid-stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X650CM (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 MBL25X650CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X650CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X650CM. It provides identical bore, stroke, force, port size, and CM mounting. You simply order the MBL model to swap it out, though note the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa push is 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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