This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U 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 MTAL25X75U
The AirTAC Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X75U is a single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 75mm 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull (spring extend)
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U
About the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X75U
The AirTAC MTAL25X75U is a discontinued single-acting pull-type cylinder with a 25mm bore and 75mm stroke. Air retracts the rod while an internal spring extends it, yielding a usable pull force of 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X75U, matching the bore, stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover.
This U-cover SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MTBL brings a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, though both rely on a fixed rubber bumper. Remember that the fail-safe home is extended, and you must apply no external load on the spring-extend stroke.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X75U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X75U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL single-acting mini cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U 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 MTAL25X75U
| MTAL | Single acting, pull (spring extend) aluminum-barrel mini cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×75 | 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 MTAL25X75U Is Used
Packaging Film Tensioning
Draws back a dancer arm on a vertical form-fill-seal machine to maintain 137.2 N of film tension; the spring-extend design safely releases tension on air loss.
Gate Latch Retraction
Pulls a security gate latch out of the strike plate on CNC machining centers, relying on the 0.2 MPa minimum pressure to overcome the return spring.
Vacuum Cup Retraction
Retracts a 75mm stroke vacuum pick-and-place head away from delicate PCBs, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X75U with AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U
Replace this MTAL25X75U directly with the MTBL25X75U. Confirm the 25mm bore, 75mm stroke, PT G1/8 port, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and the rigid U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MTBL-S model which uses the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. Maintain a minimum 0.2 MPa operating pressure to overcome the return spring.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa pull force to 81.7 N, while stepping up to the 32mm bore increases it to 261.2 N. The spring extends the rod automatically on air loss for a fail-safe extended rest, but this is not a lock—use an external holding device for suspended loads. At this 75mm stroke, mind potential rod-bending side loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U (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 AIRTACMTBLREARSINGLEACTINGMINICYLINDERMTBL25X75U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MTAL Rear Single Acting Mini Cylinder MTAL25X75U FAQ
Yes, the MTAL25X75U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MTBL25X75U, which matches the 25mm bore, 75mm stroke, G1/8 port, and U flat-end back cover. The MTBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains the same force class.
The usable pull force is 137.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 219.6 N at 0.7 MPa. It is a single-acting pull cylinder, meaning air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it. On air loss, the fail-safe home position is extended. Because this specific U-cover SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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