This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X115SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X115SCA 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 MAL25X115SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X115SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 115mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X115SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke115 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X115SCA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X115SCA
The AirTAC MAL25X115SCA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 25mm bore and a 115mm stroke, delivering 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because this legacy series has reached end-of-life, AirTAC provides the MBL25X115SCA as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. A key upgrade detail is that the legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this discontinued cylinder operates with the older CS1-M and DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X115SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X115SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X115SCA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 115 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 MBL25X115SCA 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 MBL25X115SCA 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 MAL25X115SCA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×115 | 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 MAL25X115SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a thread guide arm on a weaving loom, using the 245N push force and 115mm stroke to shift weaving patterns smoothly.
Pivot Arm Diverter
Utilizes the CA clevis back cover to swing a small package diverter arm on a conveyor line, absorbing arcing momentum.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds secondary packaging flaps on a compact cartoning machine, where the 115mm stroke provides the precise travel needed for box closure.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X115SCA with MBL25X115SCA
To replace the MAL25X115SCA, order the MBL25X115SCA. Confirm your 25mm bore, 115mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, and magnet are correct for your jig. If you need to step down, the 20mm bore neighbor offers 157N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 32mm bore yields 402N. The 10mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating handles axial loads well, but a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its position when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical loads. If end-of-stroke impact is an issue, note that the MAL has a fixed rubber bumper; for an adjustable air cushion, look to the current-line MBLC.
With a 115mm stroke, the small 10mm rod has low side-load tolerance. Use the CA pivot mounting to prevent rod bending, or add an external guide rail for heavy offset loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X115SCA (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 MBL25X115SCA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X115SCA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X115SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X115SCA, which matches the 25mm bore, 115mm stroke, CA pivot, and G1/8 port. You must update your sensors, as the MAL -S magnet uses older CS1-M / DS1-M switches while the MBL uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245N and the pull force is 206N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343N, and the maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, not an adjustable cushion.
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