This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B01-MBL25X100CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B01-MBL25X100CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL25X100CA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA
The AirTAC B01-MAL25X100CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. The leading "B01-" prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base MAL25X100CA, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard catalog model. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it is now replaced by the direct replacement MBL25X100CA. The upgrade retains the exact 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. A heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease for long service life. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL25X100CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The B01-MBL25X100CA carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø25mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
The B01-MBL25X100CA produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Uses the 245 N push force and CA pivot mount to swing a guide arm, sorting sealed pouches on a packaging conveyor without rigidly binding the pivot point.
PCB Router Clamp
Holds a printed circuit board panel flat against a router fixture during depaneling, relying on the 206 N pull force to retract the clamp safely out of the cutter path.
Carton Flap Folder
Actuates a mechanical folding arm on a case erector, using the 100 mm stroke to tuck minor flaps before tape application in tight machinery clearances.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA with B01-MBL25X100CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X100CA. Confirm your CA pivot back cover (which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads) and standard PT thread are retained. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL25X100SCA and migrate to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch family (the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete). If 245 N push at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, the 32 mm bore yields 402 N; if you need less force, the 20 mm bore provides 157 N. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so for adjustable air cushioning you must specify the MBLC variant. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads. At 100 mm stroke, side-load risk is low, but the 10 mm rod still requires reasonably linear motion.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL25X100CA (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ 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 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the B01-MBL25X100CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X100CA FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL25X100CA (an application-dedicated variant of the MAL25X100CA) is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X100CA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but keeps all physical ratings identical.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa push is 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. If sensing is required, order the MBL25X100SCA and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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