This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL25X150-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL25X150-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 MAL25X150-CA
The AirTAC Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 150mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ25 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL25X150-CA
About the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CA
The AirTAC MAL25X150-CA is a discontinued 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 MBL25X150-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads. Because it lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL upgrade uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL25X150-CA |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MBL25X150-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 MBL25X150-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 MAL25X150-CA
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×150 | 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 MAL25X150-CA Is Used
Pivot Sorting Arm
Drives a 150 mm swing arm to deflect parts on a conveyor using 245 N of push force, letting the CA clevis absorb the arcing motion.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds cardboard flaps on small packaging lines where the 206 N pull force securely retracts the mechanism in tight spaces.
Textile Guide Mechanism
Shifts yarn guides back and forth across a 150 mm path, benefiting from the self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth operation.
Replacing the Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CA with MBL25X150-CA
To replace the MAL25X150-CA, order the MBL25X150-CA. Verify your PT port threads and ensure your pivot pin matches the CA clevis. If you need position sensing, you must move to an MBL25X150S-CA and switch from the old CS1-M / DS1-M switches to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG family. If you need end-of-stroke damping beyond the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC25X150-CA which adds an adjustable air cushion.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 20 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N, while stepping up to the 32 mm bore raises it to 402 N. With a 150 mm stroke, the 10 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide or rely on the CA pivot to absorb radial stress. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL25X150-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 MBL25X150-CA instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL25 Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MAL25X150-CA FAQ
Yes, the MAL25X150-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL25X150-CA, which matches the 25 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CA pivot mounting. You simply order the MBL model for identical performance.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull. At 0.7 MPa push is 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not a lock; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
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