This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X145CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X145CA 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 MAL25X145CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X145CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 145mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X145CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke145 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X145CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X145CA
The AirTAC MAL25X145CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 25mm bore and 145mm stroke. It delivers 245N push and 206N pull force at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X145CA, matching the original bore, stroke, output, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and rear covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally durable performance.
This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot support position sensing without physical modification. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide. A carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating resists wear, while the CA clevis back cover accommodates arcing rod movements. Impact at stroke ends is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X145CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X145CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X145CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 145 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 MBL25X145CA 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 MBL25X145CA 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 MAL25X145CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×145 | 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 MAL25X145CA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Articulates yarn guide arms via the CA pivot to maintain consistent material tension, utilizing the 245N push force at 0.5 MPa without binding.
Package Diverter Gate
Swings a sorting flap on a packaging line through 145mm of travel, relying on the self-lubricating bearing to handle rapid 30-800 mm/s cycling.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds corrugated box flaps prior to sealing, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the repeated mechanical impact at the end of each stroke.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X145CA with MBL25X145CA
To replace the MAL25X145CA, order the MBL25X145CA. Verify your 10mm rod-end thread (M10x1.25) and the default PT tapered port thread. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection, step up to an MBL25X145CAS and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family. The CA pivot back cover is ideal for articulating loads, but if your application requires rigid linear motion, switch to the U flat-end version.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 20mm bore drops the force to 157N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 32mm bore increases it to 402N. At 145mm of travel, the 10mm rod has limited side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but does not hold the load if air pressure drops. For adjustable cushioning, specify the MBLC variant on the current line instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X145CA (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 MBL25X145CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X145CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X145CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X145CA, which matches the 25mm bore, 145mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design while retaining the same output force.
The 25mm bore generates 245N push and 206N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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