This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X120CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X120CA 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 MAL25X120CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X120CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 120mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X120CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X120CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X120CA
The AirTAC MAL25X120CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25 mm bore and 120 mm stroke. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X120CA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. A key upgrade in the MBL is its riveted rolling-packed body, which supersedes the threaded front and back covers found on this legacy MAL unit.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor without a physical swap. The CA pivot clevis back cover is designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads rather than rigidly binding the assembly. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way seal retains grease, and the 10 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear during repetitive extension cycles.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X120CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X120CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X120CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 MBL25X120CA 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 MBL25X120CA 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 MAL25X120CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×120 | 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 MAL25X120CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa to maintain consistent yarn tension, while the CA pivot absorbs the slight angular articulation of the swinging guide arm.
Package Sorting Diverter
Extends 120 mm to push lightweight cardboard cartons on a sorting line, relying on the self-lubricating bearing to handle high-speed 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Bottle Feed Mechanism
Indexes empty plastic bottles into a filling station, where the compact 25 mm aluminum body fits neatly within tight machinery guarding.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X120CA with MBL25X120CA
To replace this MAL25X120CA, order the MBL25X120CA and confirm your 25 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, PT port thread, and CA clevis pivot. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, upgrade to an MBL25X120CAS and note that the modern MBL requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M. If your load requires less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more power, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa).
At 120 mm of stroke, side-load tolerance is a concern due to the 10 mm rod diameter; ensure the CA pivot is free to articulate or use an external guide to prevent rod bending. This cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application demands adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration, specify the MBLC variant on the current line. Remember that the bumper is not a lock; a plain MBL will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X120CA (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 MBL25X120CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X120CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X120CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X120CA, offering the same 25 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 343 N, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; the -S version is required for detection.
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