This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA 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 MTAL25X30CA
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X30CA is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 30mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X30CA
The AirTAC MTAL25X30CA is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 25mm bore and 30mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out when air is released. The drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X30CA, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis mounting. This 25mm bore generates a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa (219.6 N at 0.7 MPa).
Because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no magnet and cannot accept a position sensor. The original MTAL uses threaded covers and a CS1-M/DS1-M magnet system, whereas the MTBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper and a hard-chromed carbon-steel rod. Remember that the fail-safe home position is EXTENDED, and you must apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X30CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X30CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA 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 MTAL25X30CA
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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 MTAL25X30CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Tensioning
Pulls a cardboard carton flap taut during automated case sealing. The 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa provides firm tension, while the spring-extend fail-safe releases the flap safely when air is cut.
Textile Latch Retraction
Draws back a fabric alignment latch on a loom beam. The CA pivot clevis accommodates the slight arc of the linkage, and the single air line simplifies the 3/2 valve plumbing.
Gripper Jaw Release
Pulls a mechanical gripper jaw open to drop machined aluminum parts. The 30mm stroke retracts the jaw quickly, and the spring-extend design ensures the gripper opens to release the part on air loss.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X30CA with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA
To replace this MTAL25X30CA with the MTBL25X30CA, confirm your 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot clevis. The MTBL matches these exactly. Since this SKU has no magnet, you cannot mount a sensor on it; if you need position detection, step up to an MTBL25X30SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Both old and new require a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring. The fail-safe home is EXTENDED, and no external load should be applied to the spring-extend stroke.
If sizing a new application, step down to a 20mm bore for lighter duty (81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa) or step up to a 32mm bore for heavier loads (261.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa). This 30mm stroke is well under the 100mm maximum, so rod bending side-loads are minimal, but ensure the CA clevis swings freely on its pin for arcing movements.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X30CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X30CA FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X30CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X30CA. It matches the 25mm bore, 30mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA clevis. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains the same force class and fixed rubber bumper.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa (max 22.4 kgf). The fail-safe home is EXTENDED. On air loss, the internal spring pushes the rod out. It requires a minimum 0.2 MPa to operate, and no external load should be applied to the spring-extend stroke.
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