This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X10CA 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 MAL25X10CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X10CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10CA
The AirTAC MAL25X10CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder designed for tight spaces. Delivering 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 10 mm stroke and a G1/8 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA mounting.
This legacy MAL unit utilized threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, running on a carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 MBL25X10CA 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 MBL25X10CA 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 MAL25X10CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×10 | 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 MAL25X10CA Is Used
Pouch Sealing Clamp
Provides 245 N of push at 0.5 MPa to hold packaging film taut against a heat sealing bar on a vertical form-fill machine.
Pick-and-Place Pivot
The CA clevis accommodates the slight arcing arc of a short 10 mm stroke used to lower a small vacuum gripper into a PCB tray.
Connector Insertion Jig
Cycles a 10 mm stroke to press Molex terminals into plastic housings without crushing the delicate 25 mm bore assembly.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10CA with MBL25X10CA
To replace the MAL25X10CA, order the MBL25X10CA. Confirm the 25 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and default PT tapered thread. You must also keep the CA pivot clevis back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need to step down, the 20 mm bore provides 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N. Note that this SKU has no -S magnet, so position sensing is impossible without changing the cylinder. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but is not an adjustable cushion; for shock absorption, look at the MBLC line. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock if drifting is a concern.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X10CA (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 MBL25X10CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10CA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, 245 N push force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot use CS1-M or DS1-M sensors.
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