This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM 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 MTAL25X50CM
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X50CM is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 50mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X50CM
The AirTAC MTAL25X50CM is a discontinued single-acting pull cylinder with a spring-extend fail-safe. Air retracts the 10mm rod, while the internal spring extends it. This 25mm bore mini cylinder provides a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and uses a G1/8 PT port. The direct drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X50CM, matching the 50mm stroke, CM round-end back cover, and force class.
This MTAL25X50CM SKU lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The older threaded covers are upgraded to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MTBL. If a sensor is needed, the MTBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M family. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impact and is not an adjustable cushion or a load lock.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X50CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X50CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM 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 MTAL25X50CM
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×50 | 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 MTAL25X50CM Is Used
Textile Loom Tension Release
Pulls a yarn tensioning gate out of the weave path during air actuation. The 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles the draw-bar load, while the spring-extend fail-safe clears the mechanism on air loss to prevent thread snags.
CNC Lathe Chip Deflector
Retracts a steel coolant deflector shield during machining cycles. The 25mm bore provides 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa to overcome sticky metal chips, and the spring-extended home position keeps the guard open for safe operator access.
PCB Conveyor Diverter Arm
Draws a routing flap back to divert populated circuit boards to a secondary inspection lane. The 50mm stroke gives exact travel, and the fail-safe extended position ensures boards bypass the lane during an E-stop.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X50CM with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM
Replace your MTAL25X50CM directly with the MTBL25X50CM. Confirm the 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and CM round-end back cover. Remember the 0.2 MPa minimum operating pressure and apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke, as the fail-safe home is extended.
For sizing, if you need less force, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 81.7 N at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires more pull, stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The 50mm stroke is well under the 100mm maximum, so rod-bending side loads are not a primary concern here.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X50CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X50CM FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X50CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X50CM, which matches the 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, 137.2 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This single-acting pull cylinder provides 137.2 N of usable pull force at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa (max 22.4 kgf), requiring a 0.2 MPa minimum air pressure. Because this specific MTAL25X50CM SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; upgrading to the MTBL allows the use of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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