This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X850CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X850CM 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 MAL25X850CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 850mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X850CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke850 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X850CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850CM
The AirTAC MAL25X850CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and an 850mm non-standard made-to-order stroke. It delivers 245N of push force at 0.5MPa and uses a G1/8 port. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was engineered as a special order. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X850CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and mounting.
This legacy CM round-end configuration uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-travel damping rather than an adjustable cushion. Two structural details stand out: the original MAL employs threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept any position sensor. The 10mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard chrome plating, supported by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X850CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 850 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 MBL25X850CM 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 MBL25X850CM 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 MAL25X850CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×850 | 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 MAL25X850CM Is Used
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across an 850mm weaving width, relying on the 245N push force to maintain consistent tension without lateral deflection.
Pallet Transfer Pusher
Actuates a 25mm bore transfer arm to push lightweight pallets between parallel conveyor belts, utilizing the full 850mm stroke for wide lane spacing.
Vertical Tray Dispenser
Raises an empty magazine tray stack in a packaging machine, where the CM round-end back cover accommodates minor angular misalignment during the long vertical lift.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850CM with MBL25X850CM
To replace the MAL25X850CM, order the MBL25X850CM. Verify your 850mm non-standard stroke requirement, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; if you need end-of-stroke detection, upgrade to an MBL25X850SCM and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If a softer stop is required than the fixed rubber bumper provides, step up to the current-line MBLC which offers an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N. At 850mm, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use an external guide rail or pivot the load to prevent premature seal failure. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its position when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift—so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X850CM (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 MBL25X850CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X850CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X850CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X850CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 850mm stroke, 245N push force, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design from the original threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 245N and pull is 206N; at 0.7MPa, push is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a sensor requires the MBL25X850SCM variant using CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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