This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100-CA 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 MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA 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 MBL25X100-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X100-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X100-CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X100-CA, a drop-in replacement sharing the exact same 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy MAL unit features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for structural rigidity. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The carbon-steel rod is plated with 20 um hard chrome and relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100-CA |
| 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 MBL25X100-CA 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 MBL25X100-CA 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 MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA
| 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 MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives a light spindle on a desktop PCB router, using the CA pivot to self-align as the gantry arcs across the 100 mm travel.
Carton Flap Folder
Pushes corrugated cardboard flaps closed on a packaging line, where 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient to overcome tape resistance.
Bottle Divert Gate
Actuates a lightweight pneumatic sorting gate on a conveyor, swinging the 10 mm rod out 100 mm to redirect plastic bottles.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA with MBL25X100-CA
To replace the MAL25X100-CA, order the MBL25X100-CA. Confirm your 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If your machine requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X100S-CA and upgrade from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. If you need end-of-stroke deceleration control, step up to the MBLC25X100-CA which offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops your push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. A plain MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical holding. With a 100 mm stroke on a 10 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; use the CA clevis to prevent rod binding, or add an external guide rail.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100-CA (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 MBL25X100-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X100-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-CA. It matches the 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot clevis. The main upgrade is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
The 25 mm bore provides a push force of 245 N and a pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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