This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U 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 MTAL25X15U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15U 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15U
The AirTAC MTAL25X15U is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 25mm bore and 15mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, delivering a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X15U, sharing the bore, stroke, force, and G1/8 port.
This U-model features a rigid flat-end back cover and a PT tapered port thread. It uses threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper. Since this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The MTBL upgrade switches to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U 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 MTAL25X15U
| 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 MTAL25X15U Is Used
Packaging Flap Folder
Pulls a cardboard folding arm back inside a carton erector. The 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa overcomes guide friction, while the spring-extend fail-safe clears the path on air loss.
Textile Latch Release
Retracts a tension latch on a beam warping machine. The 15mm stroke gives a fast, short pull, and the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the shock at the end of the retract stroke.
Wire Tensioner Arm
Draws back a dancer arm in a wire drawing line. The single-acting pull design requires only one air line and a 3/2 valve, simplifying the pneumatic layout.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U
Replace this MTAL25X15U with the MTBL25X15U. Confirm the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The minimum operating pressure is 0.2 MPa. The fail-safe home is extended, so apply no external load on the spring extend stroke. If you need less force, step down to the 20mm bore (81.7 N @0.5 MPa). If you need more force, step up to the 32mm bore (261.2 N @0.5 MPa).
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X15U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X15U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X15U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X15U, which matches the 25mm bore, 15mm stroke, 137.2 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, and G1/8 port.
No. This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The older MTAL -S versions used CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MTBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The full force set is 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N pull at 0.7 MPa.
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