This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X100SCAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X100SCAH 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 MAL25X100SCAH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SCAH 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 MBL25X100SCAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X100SCAH
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SCAH
The AirTAC MAL25X100SCAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 100mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X100SCAH, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The modern MBL replacement shifts to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. Additionally, the older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration; if your application requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SCAH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SCAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X100SCAH |
| 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 MBL25X100SCAH 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 MBL25X100SCAH 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 MAL25X100SCAH
| 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 MAL25X100SCAH Is Used
Pouch Packaging Diverter
Actuates a pivot arm on a form-fill-seal machine to deflect pouches at 245N push force, where the CA clevis absorbs the arcing load.
PCB Test Handler
Positions an electronics test fixture over a board at 100mm stroke, relying on the -S magnet to trigger a DS1-M switch for test start.
Small Carton Flap Folder
Folds cardboard flaps on a compact packaging line, using the 25mm bore's 206N pull force to retract the mechanism in tight spaces.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SCAH with MBL25X100SCAH
To replace the MAL25X100SCAH, order the MBL25X100SCAH. Confirm your 25mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The -S magnet means you must also upgrade your sensing setup from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. The fixed rubber bumper softens end impacts but does not lock the rod; if you need to hold a vertical load without drifting when air pressure drops, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If you need adjustable cushioning rather than a rubber bumper, specify the MBLC series.
For sizing flexibility, the neighboring 20mm bore provides 157N push at 0.5 MPa if you need a lighter touch, while stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 402N push for heavier resistance. Because the 100mm stroke is relatively long for a 10mm rod, it is susceptible to bending under side loads. Use the CA pivot clevis to accommodate arcing motions, or add an external guide rail to prevent rod damage.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X100SCAH (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 MBL25X100SCAH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X100SCAH FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X100SCAH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X100SCAH, which matches the 25mm bore, 100mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and 245N push force. You must upgrade sensors from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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