This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X900CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X900CM 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 MAL25X900CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 900mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X900CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X900CM
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900CM
The AirTAC MAL25X900CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 900mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5MPa, peaking at 50kgf at 1.0MPa. AirTAC's direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X900CM, matching the exact bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover for a seamless swap.
This legacy unit features a fixed rubber bumper and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Note the upgrade path: the MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL body utilizes a riveted rolling-packed construction. Furthermore, if your equipment requires end-of-stroke deceleration, the fixed bumper cannot be tuned; you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line for an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X900CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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 MBL25X900CM 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 MBL25X900CM 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 MAL25X900CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×900 | 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 MAL25X900CM Is Used
Packaging Folder Mechanism
Drives a 900mm carton folding arm on a continuous packaging line, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5MPa to neatly tuck flaps on fast-moving boxes.
Textile Beam Indexing
Shifts a yarn guide carriage across a wide weaving loom, where the extended 900mm stroke covers the full fabric width without requiring a multi-stage cylinder.
Vertical Tray Elevator
Lifts lightweight component trays between conveyor tiers, relying on the 206N pull force at 0.5MPa to retract the 10mm hard-chrome rod smoothly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900CM with MBL25X900CM
To replace the MAL25X900CM, order the MBL25X900CM. Verify your 900mm stroke requirement, as this exceeds the 500mm standard maximum and is a non-standard, made-to-order length. Confirm the PT port thread, the CM round-end back cover, and the G1/8 port size. Since this unit has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection on the new MBL, you must add the -S option and upgrade to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5MPa. A 900mm stroke on a 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; use a CM round-end back cover with a pivot knuckle, or add an external linear guide to prevent rod damage. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold position when air pressure is lost, so fit an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X900CM (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 MBL25X900CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X900CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X900CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X900CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 900mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, but maintains the same output force and mounting footprint.
At 0.5MPa the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7MPa the push force is 343N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper that cannot be adjusted; if you need adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning, you must use the current MBLC variant.
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