This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X125-S-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X125-S-CA 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 MAL25X125-S-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-S-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 125mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X125-S-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X125-S-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-S-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X125-S-CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X125-S-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The original MAL body featured threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and a CA pivot back cover. The magnet allows rod-position detection; however, buyers must note the sensor family change. The legacy MAL -S magnet interfaces with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the current MBL replacement requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic sensors. Additionally, the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide to reduce friction over its 125 mm travel.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-S-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-S-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X125-S-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 MBL25X125-S-CA 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 MBL25X125-S-CA 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 MAL25X125-S-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×125 | 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 MAL25X125-S-CA Is Used
Pouch Packaging Sealing Jaws
Provides 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to actuate sealing jaws on form-fill-seal equipment, with the 125 mm stroke offering ample travel for clearing packaging film webs.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Uses the CA pivot back cover to swing a yarn tensioning arm smoothly, absorbing machine vibration while maintaining consistent thread tension during high-speed weaving.
Carton Flap Folder
Drives a mechanical flap-folding arm on a packaging line, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to handle rapid 125 mm extensions without premature wear.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-S-CA with MBL25X125-S-CA
To replace the MAL25X125-S-CA, order the MBL25X125-S-CA. Verify your porting (PT thread standard on this unit), the 125 mm stroke, and ensure your pivot pin matches the CA clevis back cover, which accommodates arcing loads by swinging on a pin rather than rigidly binding. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on this MAL, you must step up to the MBLC series on the current line. The rod does not hold position if air pressure is lost; add an external rod lock for vertical loads.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20 mm bore drops the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 32 mm bore increases it to 402 N. Because the stroke is 125 mm, the 10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating has limited side-load tolerance; ensure the CA pivot absorbs radial stress or use an external guide to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X125-S-CA (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 MBL25X125-S-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125-S-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X125-S-CA. It matches the 25 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/8 port, CA pivot cover, and magnet. Note that the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and you must upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s and uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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