This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B01-MBL25X650CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B01-MBL25X650CA 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-MAL25X650CA
The AirTAC Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X650CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 650mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B01-MBL25X650CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke650 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL25X650CA
About the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X650CA
The AirTAC B01-MAL25X650CA 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 MAL25X650CA, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard catalog model. It delivers 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and features a 650 mm stroke. AirTAC has ended this line, so the exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X650CA, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU lacks a -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both rely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X650CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X650CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL25X650CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 650 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-MBL25X650CA 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-MBL25X650CA 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-MAL25X650CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×650 | 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-MAL25X650CA Is Used
Packaging Conveyor Diverter
Pushes cartons between parallel packaging lanes using the 245 N push force and 650 mm reach, where the CA pivot absorbs slight angular misalignment during the transfer arc.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Extends 650 mm to position yarn guides across a wide weaving bed, relying on the compact 25 mm aluminum body to fit within tight machinery clearances.
Warehouse Vertical Elevator
Moves lightweight tote bins between floor levels using the full 650 mm stroke, requiring an external guide rail to support the load due to the 10 mm rod's low side-load tolerance.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X650CA with B01-MBL25X650CA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X650CA. Verify your 10 mm rod thread (M10x1.25) and G1/8 port (default PT tapered). The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need position sensing, note this SKU has no magnet; ordering an MBL with the -S option changes the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. Because air loss causes rod drift, add an external rod lock for vertical or held loads.
Sizing options: stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. The 650 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length exceeding the 500 mm standard maximum. With a 10 mm rod and 650 mm extension, side-load tolerance is very low; you must use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending, relying on the CA pivot to manage minor alignment shifts.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL25X650CA (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-MBL25X650CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL25X650CA FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL25X650CA (an application-dedicated variant of the MAL25X650CA) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X650CA. It provides the same 25 mm bore, 650 mm stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping; it does not have adjustable air cushioning, which is only available on the current MBLC line.
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