This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA in place of this model. The replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/8 ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Air drives the pull (work) stroke and the spring returns the rod — it rests extended on air loss. This model is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA
The AirTAC MTAL25X10CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod, while an internal spring extends it, providing a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers 137.2 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X10CA, matching the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, and CA pivot cover.
This SKU features a G1/8 port, a 10mm rod with an M10x1.25 end thread, and a fixed rubber bumper. Because it lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The MTAL uses threaded covers and the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensor family, whereas the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Never apply external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull (spring extend) |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 100 mm |
Single-acting minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa (the air must overcome the return spring). Do not apply an external load during the spring return stroke. The AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA carries the same single-acting ratings.
Usable Pull Force (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Pull force (net of spring) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 137.2 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 219.6 N |
Usable single-acting force after the return spring — lower than a same-bore double-acting cylinder. Size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement: MTAL → MTBL. Related: MSAL/MSBL (single-acting push), MAL/MBL (double acting).
Where the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Retractor
Pulls a cardboard packaging flap back on a carton sealer using 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa, letting the internal spring safely extend it clear during machine idle.
Textile Latch Withdrawal
Retracts a tensioning latch on a textile weaving machine to release the warp beam, relying on the spring-extended fail-safe home to prevent thread snags on air loss.
Electronic Gripper Release
Draws back a PCB handling gripper on a pick-and-place line; the short 10mm stroke and CA pivot cover accommodate slight arcing motion without binding.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA
To replace the MTAL25X10CA, specify the MTBL25X10CA and confirm the G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, PT thread form, CA back cover, and the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure. Remember the fail-safe home is extended, and the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock. If sizing down, the 20mm bore provides 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. If stepping up, the 32mm bore yields 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The 10mm stroke keeps rod bending minimal, but always avoid side loads on the spring extend stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same pull direction and extended fail-safe home
- ✓ Min 0.2 MPa; no external load on the spring return
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ 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 0.2 – 1.0 MPa (min 0.2 to overcome the spring).
- check Apply no external load on the spring return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not for field disassembly.
- check For new builds, specify the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X10CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, CA pivot cover, and G1/8 port. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder, so air retracts the rod and a spring extends it. The fail-safe home is extended. It provides 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa, requiring a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure. This MTAL25X10CA lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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