This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement B06-MBL25X100SCA, 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA
The AirTAC B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA 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 B06-MBL25X100SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-MBL25X100SCA
- 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA
The AirTAC B06-MAL25X100SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The leading "B06-" prefix designates this as a battery-dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard MAL25X100SCA, delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the legacy MAL family with the MBL series, making MBL25X100SCA the direct replacement. It retains the same 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy model features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear in repetitive cell-stacking tasks.
Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-MBL25X100SCA |
| 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 B06-MBL25X100SCA 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 B06-MBL25X100SCA produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA
| 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 B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA Is Used
Lithium Cell Stacking
Drives the precise 100 mm extension needed to press and align separator films during prismatic cell stacking, utilizing the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa.
Module Tab Welding
Actuates the lower anvil fixture on battery module tab-welding stations, where the CA pivot clevis absorbs minor misalignment during clamp closure.
Pack Handling Diverter
Pushes battery packs onto testing conveyors within compact machinery frames, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth operation.
Replacing the Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA with B06-MBL25X100SCA
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL25X100SCA. Confirm your 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread form. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin, which is essential for accommodating arcing movements in tabbing or handling stations. If you need to step down, the 20 mm bore offers 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. Remember that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air pressure drops—the rod drifts, so use an external rod lock for vertical battery-cell stacking. If end-of-stroke impact becomes an issue, note that the MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, and the current-line MBLC offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had. With a 100 mm stroke, side-load tolerance remains manageable, but the 10 mm rod still requires aligned mounting to prevent premature seal wear.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B06-MBL25X100SCA (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 B06-MBL25X100SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B06-MAL Battery-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder B06-MAL25X100SCA FAQ
Yes, the B06-MAL25X100SCA (battery-dedicated MAL25X100SCA) is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X100SCA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot, and -S magnet. You must update your sensors, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG models on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa, the 25 mm bore provides 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it supports position detection, but legacy MAL cylinders require CS1-M or DS1-M switches, whereas the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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