This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X125CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X125CAH 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 MAL25X125CAH
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125CAH 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 MBL25X125CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X125CAH
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125CAH
The AirTAC MAL25X125CAH is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 125mm stroke. It delivers 245N of push force and 206N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/8 port and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL25X125CAH, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, contrasting with rigid flat-end U covers. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. Mechanically, the old MAL relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL body uses a riveted rolling-pack assembly. The piston employs a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, gliding on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. The carbon-steel rod is treated with 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125CAH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X125CAH |
| 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 MBL25X125CAH 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 MBL25X125CAH 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 MAL25X125CAH
| 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 MAL25X125CAH Is Used
Transfer Gate Diverter
Pushes a 125mm stroke to reroute small electronic totes on a conveyor line using 245N of push force at 0.5MPa.
Textile Yarn Guide
Cycles the CA pivot clevis to maintain tension and guide thread strands without imposing rigid side loads on the rod.
Carton Flap Folder
Extends 125mm to fold light cardboard packaging flaps, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end of stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125CAH with MBL25X125CAH
To replace the MAL25X125CAH, order the MBL25X125CAH. Verify your setup needs the CA pivot clevis for arcing loads, the standard PT port thread, and the 125mm stroke. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL25X125SCAH, which transitions you from the legacy CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family. This base cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, look at the MBLC series instead.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 20mm bore (delivering 157N push at 0.5MPa) for lighter loads, or step up to the 32mm bore (providing 402N push at 0.5MPa) for more force. At 125mm of stroke, the 10mm rod is highly susceptible to bending from side loads; always use an external guide rail to prevent rod damage. Furthermore, a plain bumper does not hold a load when air pressure drops, so deploy an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X125CAH (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 MBL25X125CAH instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X125CAH FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X125CAH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X125CAH, matching the 25mm bore, 125mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-pack design.
At 0.5MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull force, 343N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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