This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B01-MBL25X100CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B01-MBL25X100CA in place of this model. 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 drop-in 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
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 drop-in 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 — a true drop-in on output. 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 exact drop-in 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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