This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X1050SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X1050SCA 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 MAL25X1050SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 1050mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1050SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke1050 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X1050SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X1050SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and a 1050mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was a made-to-order item. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1050SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy model features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, which is critical for a 1050mm stroke. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X1050SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 1050 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 MBL25X1050SCA 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 MBL25X1050SCA 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 MAL25X1050SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×1050 | 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 MAL25X1050SCA Is Used
Textile Spinning Frames
Drives the traversing guide on a spinning machine, using the 245N push force and CA pivot to accommodate the long 1050mm stroke without binding.
Packaging Sorting Diverter
Actuates a pivoting arm on a conveyor sorting line, where the CA clevis absorbs arcing motion and the compact 25mm bore fits tight side rails.
Warehouse Shuttle Extraction
Extracts totes from deep storage shelving, utilizing the 1050mm reach while relying on external guides to prevent the 10mm rod from bending.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050SCA with MBL25X1050SCA
To replace the MAL25X1050SCA, order the MBL25X1050SCA. Confirm the 25mm bore, 1050mm stroke, PT thread, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion—which the MAL lacks because it only has a fixed rubber bumper—step up to the MBLC series. If you need to adjust force, the next size down is the 20mm bore (157N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5 MPa).
At 1050mm, the 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating is highly susceptible to bending under side loads, so an external guide or the CA pivot is mandatory. Note that neither the MAL nor the MBL holds position when air is lost; the rod drifts, requiring an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load holding. Furthermore, the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal help manage friction over this long travel distance.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X1050SCA (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 MBL25X1050SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X1050SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X1050SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X1050SCA, offering the same 25mm bore, 1050mm stroke, CA pivot, and G1/8 port. You must update your sensors because the MAL -S magnet uses older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
The 25mm bore provides 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 1050mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard limit, making it a non-standard made-to-order configuration.
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