This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X65CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X65CM 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 MAL25X65CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 65mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke65 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X65CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CM
The AirTAC MAL25X65CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65CM, which matches the 25 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. You can install the MBL without altering your pneumatic layout.
This legacy SKU features a CM round-end back cover, ideal for clevis mounting to accommodate slight arcing motions. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this specific configuration lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X65CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MBL25X65CM 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 MBL25X65CM 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 MAL25X65CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×65 | 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 MAL25X65CM Is Used
PCB push-off ejector
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to safely eject populated printed circuit boards from an SMT conveyor without marring components.
Carton flap tucker
Employs the 65 mm stroke to fold minor flaps on small packaging cartons prior to tape sealing, fitting neatly into compact wrapping machinery.
Pneumatic latch actuator
Leverages the CM round-end back cover to pivot a mechanical latch, securing a lightweight machine guard door during operation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CM with MBL25X65CM
To replace this MAL25X65CM, order the MBL25X65CM. Verify your 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT tapered thread. The CM round-end back cover must match your clevis mount. If you need position detection, you must step up to an MBL25X65CMS and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as this non-S legacy cylinder cannot take a sensor. If sizing up or down, the 20 mm bore provides 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 32 mm bore yields 402 N push.
The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke shock is an issue, step up to the MBLC series for adjustable air cushions. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air drops, so add a pilot-operated check valve if drift is unacceptable. At 65 mm stroke, side-load risk is low, but the 10 mm rod still requires reasonably tight alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X65CM (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 MBL25X65CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X65CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X65CM. It offers the same 25 mm bore, 65 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end cover. The modern MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, but mounting and force outputs remain identical.
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. This specific non-magnet SKU cannot support CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
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