This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL25X100CASDB, 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).

The AirTAC MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100CASDB 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 MBL25X100CASDB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL25X100CASDB is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 245 N push and 206 N pull force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and a CA pivot back cover paired with an SDB pivot bracket for arcing loads. The direct replacement is the MBL25X100CASDB, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and mounting.
This legacy MAL model uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has 20 um hard chrome plating for wear resistance.
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100CASDB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100CASDB |
| 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 MBL25X100CASDB carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
The MBL25X100CASDB produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
| 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.
Drives the pivoting sealing jaws on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, using the 245 N push force to crimp packaging film at 100 mm stroke.
Swings a sorting flap on a conveyor line via the SDB pivot bracket, redirecting small boxes into packing chutes.
Pivots a yarn guide arm on a loom, relying on the CA clevis to accommodate the arcing travel path smoothly.
To replace the MAL25X100CASDB, order the MBL25X100CASDB. Verify your 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. The CA pivot back cover and SDB bracket swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads, making it ideal for linkages. If you need end-of-stroke sensing, you must step up to an -S version, which will change your sensor family from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches. If a cushion is needed, the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper; the current MBLC line offers an adjustable air cushion. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold a load when air is lost—use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
For sizing, if 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa is too much, step down to the 20 mm bore offering 132 N pull. If you need more force, step up to the 32 mm bore providing 346 N pull. At 100 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is moderate due to the 10 mm rod; ensure the CA clevis aligns perfectly to prevent rod binding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL25X100CASDB is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL25X100CASDB, offering the same 25 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 245 N push force, G1/8 port, and CA/SDB pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull force; at 0.7 MPa, push is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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The MBL25X100CASDB replaces this model 1:1.
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