This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X10SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X10SCA 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 MAL25X10SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10SCA 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 MBL25X10SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X10SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X10SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 10mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10SCA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless swap.
This legacy MAL unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL25X10SCA means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The internal piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod has 20um hard chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X10SCA |
| 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 MBL25X10SCA 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 MBL25X10SCA 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 MAL25X10SCA
| 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 MAL25X10SCA Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw
Drives a short 10mm cutting stroke in a compact electronics depaneling router, utilizing the 245N push force to sever router traces cleanly.
Pivot Arm Diverter
Employs the CA clevis back cover to swing a lightweight plastic diverter gate on a packaging line, accommodating the arcing motion without binding.
Chip Test Handler
Pushes microchips into test sockets within a dense semiconductor handler, where the 10mm stroke and compact aluminum body fit tight bay spacing.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10SCA with MBL25X10SCA
To replace the MAL25X10SCA, order the MBL25X10SCA. Verify your setup accommodates the CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads, and prepare to update your position sensing from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need to step down to a 20mm bore, expect 157N of push force at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to a 32mm bore yields 402N. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not lock the rod—air loss means drift, so use an external rod lock for load holding. If your application requires adjustable air cushioning, specify the MBLC series instead.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X10SCA (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 MBL25X10SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X10SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X10SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X10SCA, offering the same 25mm bore, 10mm stroke, CA pivot mounting, and G1/8 port. You will only need to update your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, the 25mm bore provides 245N of push force and 206N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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