This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU 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 MTAL25X15SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15SU is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 15mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15SU
The AirTAC MTAL25X15SU is a discontinued single-acting pull mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X15SU, matching the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, and G1/8 port.
This SKU features a U flat-end back cover and a -S magnet for CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MTBL25X15SU upgrade shifts to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors and uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MTAL's threaded covers. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impacts, and the fail-safe home is extended.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU 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 MTAL25X15SU
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | 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 MTAL25X15SU Is Used
Packaging Tray Diverter
Draws back a 15mm latch to divert filled blister packs on a packaging line, using the 137.2 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to overcome conveyor friction.
Lathe Chuck Unloader
Pulls a finished aluminum ring off a lathe spindle; the spring-extended fail-safe home pushes the gripper clear of the working area during air loss.
PCB Test Probe Retract
Retracts a 10mm test probe head from populated circuit boards, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to cushion the short 15mm pull stroke without bouncing.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU
To replace this MTAL25X15SU with the MTBL25X15SU, confirm the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, M10x1.25 rod thread, PT port form, U back cover, and -S magnet. Remember the sensor family changes from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa.
Size both ways: step down to a 20mm bore for 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or up to a 32mm bore for 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. On air loss, the spring pushes the rod out, which is a rest, not a lock; use an external device to hold a load.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X15SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X15SU, matching the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, U back cover, and G1/8 port. You must upgrade your sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The usable pull force is 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa, requiring a strict 0.2 MPa minimum to overcome the return spring. The max standard stroke is 100 mm.
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