This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100-CA-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100-CA-H 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-H
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA-H 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-H, 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-H
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA-H
The AirTAC MAL25X100-CA-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, and a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Because this exact SKU lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accommodate a position sensor. The direct drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-CA-H, which matches the original bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and mounting.
A key upgrade in the MBL is the riveted rolling-packed body, which replaces the threaded front and back covers found on the legacy MAL. Both versions use a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, but the current MBLC variant offers an adjustable air cushion if end-of-stroke deceleration is required. The original MAL relies on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease to support the 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA-H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100-CA-H |
| 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-H 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-H 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-H
| 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-H Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Insertion
Provides 245 N of push force to guide the weft insertion mechanism on compact textile looms, utilizing the CA pivot to absorb the slight arcing motion of the linkage.
Packaging Flap Tucking
Cycles at 100 mm stroke to tuck inner flaps on small corrugated cartons before tape sealing, fitting into tight side-frame spaces where larger ISO cylinders cannot fit.
Bottle Feed Diversion
Pushes lightweight guide rails to divert plastic bottles on a conveyor, with the fixed rubber bumper softening the 100 mm extension stop to prevent jarring.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA-H with MBL25X100-CA-H
To replace the MAL25X100-CA-H, order the MBL25X100-CA-H to retain the exact 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa, the 10 mm rod, and the CA pivot clevis. Confirm your porting matches the default PT tapered threads. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 20 mm bore yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. Note that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so use an external rod lock for vertical applications. At 100 mm of stroke, side-load tolerance remains moderate, but the small 10 mm rod still requires careful load alignment.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100-CA-H (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-H instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100-CA-H FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X100-CA-H is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100-CA-H, offering the same 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the threaded covers used on the MAL.
The 25 mm bore provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor; the MBL replacement with an -S magnet uses the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
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