This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X110CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X110CA 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).

The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X110CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 110mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X110CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL25X110CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 110mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it suitable for medium-duty small-part manipulation. Because this legacy series has reached end-of-life, AirTAC replaced it with the MBL25X110CA—a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot (clevis) back cover designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads rather than rigid fixed-plane motion. The original MAL body utilizes threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, this unit lacks a -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept any position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to support the Ø10mm carbon-steel rod plated with 20µm hard chrome.
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X110CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X110CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 110 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 MBL25X110CA 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 MBL25X110CA 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.
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×110 | 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 a 110mm thread guide arm on a weaving machine, utilizing the 245N push force to shift yarn carriers while the CA clevis absorbs the pivot arc.
Extends 110mm to fold and press cardboard packaging flaps on a packaging line, relying on the 206N pull force to retract the arm rapidly.
Actuates a routing gate on a PCB depaneling conveyor, where the self-lubricating bearing guide ensures smooth travel for the 110mm stroke.
To replace the MAL25X110CA, order the MBL25X110CA and verify your CA pivot pin clearance. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a position sensor; if you previously required detection, you must order the MBL25X110CAS and note that the MBL upgrade requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors. The standard PT thread form remains the default.
If you need to step down, the neighboring 20mm bore provides 157N of push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 402N. Keep in mind that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its position when air is lost—the rod drifts, as the fixed rubber bumper only softens the stroke end, acting as a shock absorber rather than a lock. If your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration beyond a bumper, consider the current MBLC line which offers an adjustable air cushion the MAL never had.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL25X110CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X110CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 110mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/8 port, and 50 kgf maximum force. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 245N push and 206N pull force; at 0.7 MPa, push is 343N, 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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