This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU 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 MTAL25X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60SU is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 60mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60SU
The AirTAC MTAL25X60SU is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 60 mm stroke. Air retracts the rod to do the work, while an internal spring extends it back out. It delivers a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X60SU, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing. On the MTAL, this uses the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MTBL replacement upgrades to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The MTAL features threaded covers and a fixed rubber bumper, whereas the MTBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. The fail-safe home is extended, meaning air loss pushes the rod out. Apply no external load on the spring extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU 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 MTAL25X60SU
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×60 | 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 MTAL25X60SU Is Used
Thermoformer Film Tension
Pulls a plastic film taut on a 60 mm stroke during a thermoforming cycle. The 137.2 N pull at 0.5 MPa handles the tension, and the spring-extend fail-safe releases the web safely on air loss.
Packaging Lid Retractor
Draws back a holding latch on a carton sealing machine. The single-acting design uses one 3/2 valve for the retract stroke, cutting airline complexity while the spring pushes the latch out of the way.
Textile Spindle Brake
Retracts a friction brake pad away from a spinning spindle. The 25 mm bore provides precise 219.6 N pull force at 0.7 MPa, and the fixed rubber bumper stops the pad cleanly without bounce.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60SU with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU
To replace this MTAL25X60SU, specify the MTBL25X60SU. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and U flat-end back cover. Swap the CS1-M/DS1-M sensors for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Maintain the 0.2 MPa minimum working pressure and remember the fail-safe home is extended.
If sizing up or down, the 20 mm bore offers 81.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa, while the 32 mm bore provides 261.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock without adjustment. The spring extends the rod on air loss as a rest, not a lock; use an external device to hold a load mid-stroke.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60SU instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60SU FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X60SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X60SU, which matches the 25 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U back cover. You must upgrade your position sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The usable pull force is 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to operate. The fail-safe home is extended, meaning if air is lost, the internal spring pushes the rod back out. This is a rest, not a lock, so use an external device to hold a load.
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