This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U 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 MTAL25X25U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X25U is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 25mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X25U
The AirTAC MTAL25X25U is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder. Air retracts the rod, and an internal spring extends it. The fail-safe home is extended. It delivers a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X25U.
This SKU has a 25 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and a U flat-end back cover. It lacks the -S option, so it cannot take a position sensor. The MTAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches. The MTBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X25U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X25U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U 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 MTAL25X25U
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×25 | 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 MTAL25X25U Is Used
Textile Loom Tension Pull
Pulls a yarn guide bracket back against a stop. The 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles the tension, while the spring-extended fail-safe clears the thread path on air loss.
PCB Router Gate Retract
Draws a routing gate out of the way. The 25 mm stroke gives fast clearance, and the U flat-end cover mounts rigidly to the machine frame without sensor needs.
Packaging Flap Latch
Retracts a latch pin to release carton flaps. Air retracts the 10 mm rod, and the spring extends it to lock the flap securely when air drops.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X25U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U
Replace this MTAL25X25U with the MTBL25X25U. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end cover. Since this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a sensor. The MTBL upgrade changes the switch family to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure and the extended fail-safe home.
To size either way: step down to the 20 mm bore for 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or up to the 32 mm bore for 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. A fixed rubber bumper stops the stroke. Use an external device to hold a load mid-stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X25U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X25U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X25U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X25U. It matches the 25 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U cover. The MTAL uses threaded covers and CS1-M/DS1-M sensors, while the MTBL uses a riveted body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. This SKU has no magnet, so it cannot take a sensor.
The usable pull force is 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa, net of the return spring. The minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa. The fail-safe home is extended: on air loss, the spring pushes the rod out. It is not a lock, so use an external device to hold a load.
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