This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B01-MBL25X30SCA, 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-MAL25X30SCA
The AirTAC B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X30SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 30mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the B01-MBL25X30SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL25X30SCA
- 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-MAL25X30SCA
The AirTAC B01-MAL25X30SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. The B01- prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base MAL25X30SCA, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. Delivering 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it is engineered for tight spaces. AirTAC replaced the entire MAL line with the MBL series, making the direct replacement the MBL25X30SCA. This successor matches the 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount perfectly.
Two engineering details stand out in this legacy build. First, the original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. Second, the internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the 10 mm carbon-steel rod. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X30SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X30SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL25X30SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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-MBL25X30SCA 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-MBL25X30SCA 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-MAL25X30SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×30 | 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-MAL25X30SCA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Pushes a 245 N pin to snap-cut small daughterboards out of a V-scored FR4 panel without stressing the traces.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a 30 mm stroke to seat ribbon-cable headers into plastic housings, relying on the CA pivot to self-align.
Carton Flap Folder
Swings a short arm to tuck minor flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons before a tape head seals the seam.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X30SCA with B01-MBL25X30SCA
To replace the B01-MAL25X30SCA, order the MBL25X30SCA. It is a direct upgrade: you keep the same 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, PT threaded G1/8 port, 10 mm rod with an M10x1.25 end thread, and the CA clevis pivot back cover. If your application needs less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more power, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa). The -S magnet on this legacy unit works with older CS1-M / DS1-M switches, so moving to the MBL means upgrading your sensors to the CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family.
Keep in mind that the fixed rubber bumper on this cylinder softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable air cushion. If your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, look at the current MBLC line. Additionally, a plain double-acting cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops; the rod will drift. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if you need to hold a vertical load safely.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL25X30SCA (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-MBL25X30SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X30SCA FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL25X30SCA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X30SCA, which shares the same 25 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mount. The B01- prefix simply denotes an application-dedicated variant of the base MAL25X30SCA, so mechanically you order the standard MBL equivalent.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it uses older CS1-M / DS1-M switches. When you upgrade to the MBL replacement, you must switch to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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