This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X140CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X140CA 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 MAL25X140CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X140CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 140mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X140CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke140 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X140CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X140CA
The AirTAC MAL25X140CA is a discontinued compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 140mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X140CA, matching bore, stroke, force, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensing. The bore uses a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal and a self-lubricating bearing guide.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X140CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X140CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X140CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 140 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 MBL25X140CA 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 MBL25X140CA 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 MAL25X140CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×140 | 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 MAL25X140CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Drives a 245N guide arm on a weaving loom, using the CA pivot to accommodate the arc of the linkage during the 140mm stroke.
Packaging Flap Folder
Folds cardboard flaps on a small carton sealer, where the 206N pull force reliably retracts the 10mm rod against spring resistance.
Bin Diverter Gate
Pivots a lightweight chute flap to sort small plastic parts, relying on the compact 25mm body to fit within a tight conveyor frame.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X140CA with MBL25X140CA
To replace the MAL25X140CA, order the MBL25X140CA. Verify your 25mm bore, 140mm stroke, G1/8 PT port, and CA pivot back cover. Since this unit lacks an -S magnet, no sensor is used; if you need sensing, the MBL requires a CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
For sizing, stepping down to the 20mm bore yields 157N push, while stepping up to the 32mm bore provides 402N push at 0.5 MPa. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact; for adjustable air cushioning, specify the MBLC. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use a rod lock for held loads. At 140mm stroke, side-load risk is moderate, but the CA clevis helps manage arcing loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X140CA (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 MBL25X140CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X140CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X140CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X140CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 140mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot back cover.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245N push and 206N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 343N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor.
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