This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B01-MBL25X300CA, 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-MAL25X300CA
The AirTAC Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X300CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 300mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B01-MBL25X300CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL25X300CA
- 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-MAL25X300CA
The AirTAC B01-MAL25X300CA 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 MAL25X300CA, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard catalog model. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa over a 300 mm stroke, this compact actuator is replaced direct by the MBL25X300CA.
The MBL25X300CA shares the exact bore, stroke, port, and CA pivot mounting, but upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed assembly. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X300CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X300CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL25X300CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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-MBL25X300CA 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-MBL25X300CA 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-MAL25X300CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×300 | 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-MAL25X300CA Is Used
Pouch Transfer Arm
Pushes packaging pouches between conveyor belts using 245 N of force, where the CA pivot bracket safely accommodates the slight arcing motion of the long 300 mm swing.
Textile Yarn Guide
Cycles a yarn guide carriage across a 300 mm knitting width, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth operation without external grease.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 300 mm to fold large corrugated carton flaps, using the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end-of-stroke impact without requiring complex adjustment.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X300CA with B01-MBL25X300CA
To replace the B01-MAL25X300CA, order the MBL25X300CA. Confirm your 300 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need to step down, the 20 mm bore offers 157 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need more power, the 32 mm bore provides 402 N push. If your mechanism requires adjustable end-cushioning rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, specify the current-line MBLC. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads. At 300 mm of travel, the 10 mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL25X300CA (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-MBL25X300CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X300CA FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL25X300CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X300CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount. The B01- prefix simply denotes an application-dedicated variant of the base MAL cylinder, so the MBL functions identically.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343 N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if you need sensing on the MBL replacement, order the -S version which uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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