This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X130CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X130CA 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 MAL25X130CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X130CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 130mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X130CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke130 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X130CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X130CA
The AirTAC MAL25X130CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it uses a G1/8 port and a Ø10 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X130CA, which matches the original 25 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, force, port size, and CA mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, distinguishing it from rigid flat-end models. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion, and its threaded front and back covers differ from the riveted rolling-packed body of the modern MBL. Because this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, it cannot support a position sensor.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X130CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X130CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X130CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 130 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 MBL25X130CA 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 MBL25X130CA 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 MAL25X130CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×130 | 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 MAL25X130CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Drives a 245 N threading guide on a textile loom, using the 130 mm stroke to shift yarn carriers across the weaving width.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds cardboard carton flaps at 0.5 MPa, where the CA pivot clevis accommodates the changing arc as the box moves down the line.
PCB Depaneling Router
Positions a depaneling saw blade with 206 N of pull force, relying on the 10 mm hard-chrome rod for repeatable 130 mm cuts.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X130CA with MBL25X130CA
To replace the MAL25X130CA, order the MBL25X130CA. Verify your 25 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover. The original PT tapered thread form carries over directly. If your application requires position detection, note that this non-magnet SKU cannot accept a sensor; ordering an MBL25X25S (which uses modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches) is required instead.
When sizing, the neighboring 20 mm bore yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore provides 402 N. At 130 mm stroke, the 10 mm rod is susceptible to bending under offset loads, so utilize the CA clevis to absorb angular movement. The cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads. If end-cushioning is required, look to the current MBLC variant, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X130CA (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 MBL25X130CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X130CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X130CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X130CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, 245 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
The 25 mm bore provides 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at 0.1-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
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