This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U 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 MTAL25X60U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60U 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60U
The AirTAC MTAL25X60U is a discontinued single-acting pull-type mini cylinder with a 25mm bore and 60mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, providing a fail-safe extended home position. It delivers a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X60U, which matches the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This MTAL25X60U variant lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MTAL uses threaded covers and older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, whereas the MTBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body and modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping and requires a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U |
| 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U 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 MTAL25X60U
| 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 MTAL25X60U Is Used
Packaging Flap Sealing
Retracts a sealing arm on a carton erector to pull clear of the packaging path, using 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa to tension the film before the spring extends it safely away.
Textile Loom Tensioning
Draws back a thread guide on a weaving machine during yarn change cycles, relying on the fail-safe extended home to keep the thread path open during power loss.
CNC Lathe Door Pull
Retracts a sliding safety door interlock on a CNC lathe, using the 60mm stroke to clear the work area and parking extended to block access when air is removed.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U
To replace the discontinued MTAL25X60U, specify the MTBL25X60U. Confirm the 25mm bore, 60mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MTBL25X60S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The MTBL retains the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure and the spring-extended fail-safe home.
Size both ways: if 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa is too much force, step down to the 20mm bore (81.7 N at 0.5 MPa). If you need more pull, step up to the 32mm bore (261.2 N at 0.5 MPa). Never apply external loads on the spring extend stroke, as this causes mechanical damage.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X60U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X60U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X60U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X60U, which matches the 25mm bore, 60mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MTBL upgrade changes the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
It is a single-acting pull cylinder with a fail-safe EXTENDED home (spring pushes the rod out on air loss). Usable pull force is 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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